Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
QMJ
London
UK
Contact person: Kiran Uppal
E-mail: hub.queries@nhs.net
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://nclhealthandcare.org.uk/icb/about
Address of the buyer profile: https://nclhealthandcare.org.uk/icb/about
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
PRJ 2206 NCL ICB Community Audiology Services for the London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden and Enfield
Reference number: PRJ 2206 NCL ICB
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85121240
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The West and North London ICB (formerly NCL ICB) (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") are seeking to commission Community Audiology Services for the London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden and Enfield.
The duration of the proposed contracts will be three (3) years with two additional options (at the sole discretion of the Authority) to extend the contract for up to one 1 year each, equating to a maximum possible duration of five (5) years (3+1+1).
This will be a cost and volume contract therefore
will be subject to activity delivered alongside
relevant Indicative Activity Plans.
The Go live date for the Service is 1st April 2027.
The contract(s) will be between the successful
provider and the West and North London ICB.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract
Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to
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 to this award.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
10 059 103.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 Barnet
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85121240
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI71
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service is an existing service and will be
provided by an existing provider.
This notice is an intention to award a contract under
The Health Care Services (Provider Selection
Regime) Regulations 2023.
The lifetime Value of the contract is £7,319,198, or
£1,463,840 per annum.
The contract term will be 3 years with the option to
extend for a further 2 years at the sole discretion of
the Authority.
The contract will start on 1st April 2027 and end
31/03/2030, if the optional extension is utilised the
contract end date will be 31/03/2032.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The duration of the proposed contract will be three
(3) years with two additional options (at the sole
discretion of the Authority) to extend the contract for
up to one 1 year, equating to a maximum possible
duration of five (5) years (3+1+1).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Camden
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85121240
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI31
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service is an existing service and will be
provided by a new provider.
This notice is an intention to award a contract under
The Health Care Services (Provider Selection
Regime) Regulations 2023.
The lifetime Value of the contract is £602,145 or
£120,429 per annum.
The contract term will be 3 years with the option to
extend for a further 2 years at the sole discretion of
the Authority.
The contract will start on 1st April 2027 and end
31 March 2030, if the optional extension is utilised the
contract end date will be 31 March 2032.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The duration of the proposed contract will be three
(3) years with two additional options (at the sole
discretion of the Authority) to extend the contract for
up to one 1 year, equating to a maximum possible
duration of five (5) years (3+1+1).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 Enfield
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85121240
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI54
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service is an existing service and will be
provided by a new provider.
This notice is an intention to award a contract under
The Health Care Services (Provider Selection
Regime) Regulations 2023.
The lifetime Value of the contract is £2,137,760, or
£427,552 per annum.
The contract term will be 3 years with the option to
extend for a further 2 years at the sole discretion of
the Authority.
The contract will start on 1st April 2027 and end
31 March 2030, if the optional extension is utilised the
contract end date will be 31 March 2032.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The duration of the proposed contract will be three
(3) years with two additional options (at the sole
discretion of the Authority) to extend the contract for
up to one 1 year, equating to a maximum possible
duration of five (5) years (3+1+1).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-064976
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Barnet
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Audiological Science Ltd
09109538
London
UK
E-mail: info@audiologicalscience.com
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.audiologicalscience.com/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 319 198.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Camden
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AUDIOLOGICAL SCIENCE LTD
09109538
LONDON
UK
E-mail: info@audiologicalscience.com
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.audiologicalscience.com/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 602 145.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: ENFIELD
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Audiological Science Ltd
09109538
LONDON
UK
E-mail: info@audiologicalscience.com
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.audiologicalscience.com/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 137 760.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention
to award notice. The awarding of this contract is
subject to the Health Care Services (Provider
Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the
avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the
Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded;
this notice serves as an intention to award a
contract under the competitive process of the PSR.
The publication of this notice marks the start of the
standstill period. Representations by providers must
be made to decision makers by 19th October 2026.
Written representations should be sent to
hub.psrrepresentation@nhs.net
Details of the individual/individuals making the
decision:
The decision was made by the Chief Financial
Officer of NCL ICB and Chief Executive Officer of
NCL ICB
Rationale for the relative importance of key criteria:
The procurement evaluation criteria were structured
to ensure an appropriate balance between the key
criteria.
The overall weighting was distributed as follows:
Key Criteria Area; Weighting (%)
Quality and Innovation; 34%
Value (Price); 20%
Integration, Collaboration and Service
Sustainability; 24%
Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities
and Facilitating Choice; 12%
Social Value; 10%
Total; 100%
Social Value was weighted at 10%, in line with the
mandated minimum requirement for procurements.
Price was weighted at 20%, providing sufficient
competition on cost while avoiding over emphasis
on price at the expense of service quality and
patient outcomes.
Quality and Innovation carried the highest weighting
at 34%, reflecting the clinical importance, safety
considerations, and the need for innovative
approaches in the delivery of audiological services.
A further 12% was allocated to Improving Access,
Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating
Choice, recognising the critical role of audiology
services in addressing disparities in access,
supporting patient choice, and improving population
health outcomes.
The Integration, Collaboration and Service
Sustainability criterion was weighted at 24%,
reflecting the importance of providers working
effectively with system partners, integrating
services across pathways, and demonstrating long
term sustainability in service delivery.
Overall, the weighting structure was designed to
ensure that the procurement prioritised high quality,
accessible, and sustainable audiology services,
while maintaining appropriate value for money.
Rationale for choosing the provider:
Tenders were assessed using the published ITT
criteria to determine the Most Advantageous Tender
(MAT), based on quality and cost. The highest
scored bidder per Lot was selected as Preferred
Bidder for contract award.
All members were required to complete COI forms
and there were no material conflicts of interest.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
LONDON COMMERCIAL HUB
LONDON
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
07/10/2026