Paediatric Audiology Insourcing

Opportunity overview

QEHKL have a backlog of 212 patients, aged under 4 that have been identified of hearing loss and therefore require an audiometry test, assessment and diagnosis. We are looking to insource for consultants that are able to deliver this activity on our behalf.

Classification

CPV85111200 — Medical hospital services

Lots

The Trust are inviting tenders to provide insourcing services to deliver paediatric audiology services to 212 patients aged 0-4 years to clear the backlog. This is confirmation of the intention to follow the competitive process. The contract will be expected to start asap and run to 31st March 2026. Additional information: Successful bidders will need to provide evidence that they can meet the following requirements: For Paediatric Hearing Assessments 6 months+ ( includes VRA Testing) Clinics 1. STP qualified and HCPC registered as a clinical scientist in Audiology and/or holds a BSc in Audiology (or equivalent), is RCCP registered and holds the Higher Training Scheme (HTS) certificate from BAA in Paediatric assessment 6 months+ (or Master Level HTS accredited VRA module specifically for VRA work or Masters Level HTS accredited older child assessment module for older children) 2. Working in a paediatric IQIPS accredited service and/or a PASQAT2 green light department 3. Currently undertakes regular clinics (at least 1 per week) in paediatric assessment 6 months+ 4. Holds a CPD record demonstrating being up to date with current practice. 5. Evidence of a regular appraisal (at least every 2 years) of clinical competence in this area of work. For Paediatric Hearing Habilitation/Rehabilitation (3 months+) Clinics 1. STP qualified and HCPC registered as a clinical scientist in Audiology and/or holds a BSc in Audiology (or equivalent), is RCCP registered and holds the Higher Training Scheme (HTS) certificate from BAA in Paediatric habilitation. 2. Working in a paediatric IQIPS accredited service and/or a PASQAT2 green light department 3. Currently undertakes regular clinics (at least 2 per month) in paediatric hearing aid fitting and review 4. Holds a CPD record demonstrating being up to date with current practice. 5. Evidence of a regular appraisal (at least every 2 years) of clinical competence in this area of work.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id: ocds-h6vhtk-059866
Status: planned
Main Procurement Category: services

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1

Id: 1

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Section: VI.3.0.1

New Value

Text: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) notice that this provider selection process has been abandoned and a contract has not been awarded. This process has been abandoned under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply.

Old Value

Text: Successful bidders will need to provide evidence that they can meet the following requirements:For Paediatric Hearing Assessments 6 months+ ( includes VRA Testing) Clinics1. STP qualified and HCPC registered as a clinical scientist in Audiology and/or holds a BSc in Audiology (or equivalent), is RCCP registered and holds the Higher Training Scheme (HTS) certificate from BAA in Paediatric assessment 6 months+ (or Master Level HTS accredited VRA module specifically for VRA work or Masters Level HTS accredited older child assessment module for older children)2. Working in a paediatric IQIPS accredited service and/or a PASQAT2 green light department3. Currently undertakes regular clinics (at least 1 per week) in paediatric assessment 6 months+4. Holds a CPD record demonstrating being up to date with current practice.5. Evidence of a regular appraisal (at least every 2 years) of clinical competence in this area of work.For Paediatric Hearing Habilitation/Rehabilitation (3 months+) Clinics1. STP qualified and HCPC registered as a clinical scientist in Audiology and/or holds a BSc in Audiology (or equivalent), is RCCP registered and holds the Higher Training Scheme (HTS) certificate from BAA in Paediatric habilitation.2. Working in a paediatric IQIPS accredited service and/or a PASQAT2 green light department3. Currently undertakes regular clinics (at least 2 per month) in paediatric hearing aid fitting and review4. Holds a CPD record demonstrating being up to date with current practice.5. Evidence of a regular appraisal (at least every 2 years) of clinical competence in this area of work.

Legal basis

Id: 32014L0024
Scheme: CELEX

Communication

Atypical Tool Url: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ↗
Future Notice Date: 1 Oct 2025, 00:00

Classification

Id: 85111200
Scheme: CPV
Description: Medical hospital services

Lots and requirements

Entry 1

Id: 1
Status: planned
Description: The Trust are inviting tenders to provide insourcing services to deliver paediatric audiology services to 212 patients aged 0-4 years to clear the backlog. This is confirmation of the intention to follow the competitive process. The contract will be expected to start asap and run to 31st March 2026. Additional information: Successful bidders will need to provide evidence that they can meet the following requirements: For Paediatric Hearing Assessments 6 months+ ( includes VRA Testing) Clinics 1. STP qualified and HCPC registered as a clinical scientist in Audiology and/or holds a BSc in Audiology (or equivalent), is RCCP registered and holds the Higher Training Scheme (HTS) certificate from BAA in Paediatric assessment 6 months+ (or Master Level HTS accredited VRA module specifically for VRA work or Masters Level HTS accredited older child assessment module for older children) 2. Working in a paediatric IQIPS accredited service and/or a PASQAT2 green light department 3. Currently undertakes regular clinics (at least 1 per week) in paediatric assessment 6 months+ 4. Holds a CPD record demonstrating being up to date with current practice. 5. Evidence of a regular appraisal (at least every 2 years) of clinical competence in this area of work. For Paediatric Hearing Habilitation/Rehabilitation (3 months+) Clinics 1. STP qualified and HCPC registered as a clinical scientist in Audiology and/or holds a BSc in Audiology (or equivalent), is RCCP registered and holds the Higher Training Scheme (HTS) certificate from BAA in Paediatric habilitation. 2. Working in a paediatric IQIPS accredited service and/or a PASQAT2 green light department 3. Currently undertakes regular clinics (at least 2 per month) in paediatric hearing aid fitting and review 4. Holds a CPD record demonstrating being up to date with current practice. 5. Evidence of a regular appraisal (at least every 2 years) of clinical competence in this area of work.

Items and delivery

Item 1

Id: 1
Related Lot: 1

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKH16

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1

Id: GB-FTS-80941
Name: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKH16
Locality: Kings Lynn
Postal Code: PE30 4ET
Country Name: United Kingdom
Street Address: Gayton Road

Details

Url: https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk ↗
Buyer Profile: https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk ↗

Classifications

Entry 1

Id: BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme: TED_CA_TYPE
Description: Body governed by public law

Entry 2

Id: 07
Scheme: COFOG
Description: Health

Identifier

Legal Name: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

Contact

Name: Jess Ward
Email: contracts-commissioning@qehkl.nhs.uk

Recorded locations

Buyer location · Kings Lynn · UKH16 · PE30 4ET · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKH16

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION

ocds-h6vhtk-059866-2025-12-03T12:30:21Zcompiled · 3 Dec 2025, 12:30