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Any Qualified Provider (AQP), Adult Hearing Service for those aged 55 years and above with age related hearing loss, that are part of the registered population across the Calderdale, Huddersfield and North Kirklees CCGs footprint.
The Adult Hearing Service will offer a direct access service aimed at adults aged 55 and over experiencing difficulties with their hearing and communication and where a GP considers they may benefit from hearing assessment and care.
Any provider will be eligible to apply for this AQP contract if they can demonstrate compliance and competency against the specified criteria published within the tender documents.
The NHS supports the need to develop improved access to direct access services as part of the drive to reduce waiting times and improve choice options for Patients. Local services will improve access to care that is delivered at the right time and in the right place.
The overarching aims of the service are to:
⢠Provide increased patient choice and control as to where and when their treatment is delivered - providing on-going care closer to home
⢠Provide timely access to hearing assessment, fitting and follow-up
⢠Provide personalised care for all patients accessing the service
⢠Contribute to high levels of satisfaction from patients accessing the service
⢠Contribute to high levels of satisfaction from GPs referring into the service
⢠Support a reduction in social isolation and consequent mental ill health (i.e. depression and onset of dementia)
⢠Improve quality of life for patients, their families/carers and communication partners
⢠To continually work with stakeholders to develop and improve services
It should be noted that under the AQP model, there will be no guarantees of volume or payment in the contracts awarded. The payment information is detailed in the service specification.
Additional information: It is anticipated that this tender will open on the 3 June 2019.
Once opened if you would like to submit a tender for this service, please express your interest by registering on the BRAVO e-procurement portal website https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk, reference itt_4844.
Once registered potential providers will be able to complete their submission.
The CCG reserves the right to withdraw this notice or to amend anticipated timelines.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust | - | ~£0 estimated from lot values | - |
| COMPLETE PRICE EYEWEAR LIMITED | 02788492 | ~£0 estimated from lot values | - |
| INHEALTH LIMITED | 05190234 | ~£0 estimated from lot values | - |
| MEDISCAN DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES LTD | 06228910 | ~£0 estimated from lot values | - |
| NOVUS HEALTH LTD | 06076346 | ~£0 estimated from lot values | - |
| Scrivens Ltd | 00377588 | ~£0 estimated from lot values | - |
| Specsavers Hearcare Group Limited | - | ~£0 estimated from lot values | - |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £289,366,045 in 1,322 payments (over £25k) from NHS England, Department of Health and Social Care, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust and 10 more public bodies (2010-04-22 to 2026-03-31).