Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board
NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board Alpha Tower, 8th Floor, Suffolk Street Queensway
Birmingham
B1 1TT
UK
Contact person: Michael Barlow
E-mail: michael.barlow1@nhs.net
NUTS: UKG31
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.birminghamsolihull.icb.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.birminghamsolihull.icb.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Adult Non-Complex Audiology Service
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
*THIS ADVERT IS FOR A MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT ONLY*<br/><br/>NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of NHS Birmingham & Solihull ICB are holding a market engagement event for providers interested in providing an adult non-complex audiology service in Birmingham and Solihull. The market engagement event will be held on Friday 16th January between 10am and 11am via Microsoft Teams. Providers may also request a one to one with commissioners which will be held following the initial market engagement. <br/><br/>The Adult Non-Complex Community Audiology service is for patients over 18 years of age, who meet the eligibility criteria set out in this specification. Patients must be registered with a Birmingham and Solihull GP practice for whom Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL) Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the responsible commissioner.<br/><br/>The service required is for a community based, adult screening and hearing assessment service, treatment including earwax removal and automated audiology in line with the GIRFT Community ENT Framework (August 2024), hearing aid fitting (where required), follow-up and aftercare services. BSOL ICB is seeking to commission full geographical coverage of provision across rural and urban areas. <br/><br/>The Provider will need to meet the needs of eligible patients whose referral indicates:<br/>• Sight loss/dual sensory loss;<br/>• Requiring translation services including language, lip reading and sign language;<br/>• Learning Disabilities – as special test facilities and techniques are needed;<br/>• Requiring domiciliary care – the Provider must provide all parts of the service at the patient’s domicile (including residential or nursing homes) where this is requested in writing by a GP.<br/><br/>Interested parties should ensure that they submit an expression of interest in attending the market engagement event by 15th January at 1700hrs. Please express an interest by visiting: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome, and using the search functionality to search for project C408877.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
36 400 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
*THIS ADVERT IS FOR A MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT ONLY*<br/><br/>NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of NHS Birmingham & Solihull ICB are holding a market engagement event for providers interested in providing an adult non-complex audiology service in Birmingham and Solihull. The market engagement event will be held on Friday 16th January between 10am and 11am via Microsoft Teams. Providers may also request a one to one with commissioners which will be held following the initial market engagement. <br/><br/>The Adult Non-Complex Community Audiology service is for patients over 18 years of age, who meet the eligibility criteria set out in this specification. Patients must be registered with a Birmingham and Solihull GP practice for whom Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL) Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the responsible commissioner.<br/><br/>The service required is for a community based, adult screening and hearing assessment service, treatment including earwax removal and automated audiology in line with the GIRFT Community ENT Framework (August 2024), hearing aid fitting (where required), follow-up and aftercare services. BSOL ICB is seeking to commission full geographical coverage of provision across rural and urban areas. <br/><br/>The Provider will need to meet the needs of eligible patients whose referral indicates:<br/>• Sight loss/dual sensory loss;<br/>• Requiring translation services including language, lip reading and sign language;<br/>• Learning Disabilities – as special test facilities and techniques are needed;<br/>• Requiring domiciliary care – the Provider must provide all parts of the service at the patient’s domicile (including residential or nursing homes) where this is requested in writing by a GP.<br/><br/>Interested parties should ensure that they submit an expression of interest in attending the market engagement event by 15th January at 1700hrs. Please express an interest by visiting: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome, and using the search functionality to search for project C408877.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
18/02/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This market engagement and any subsequent procurement exercise will be carried out under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply, save for those provisions in the Act which may be applicable under the Procurement Act 2023 (consequential and other amendments) Regulations 2025.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/12/2025