Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bed-a126-70af-a4b2-c6323136cd40/nhs-north-kirklees-community-adult-hearing-service-aqp closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # NHS North Kirklees Community Adult Hearing Service AQP [West and South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-and-south-yorkshire-and-bassetlaw-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value Not stated Published 26 Nov 2015 Deadline Closed 29 Dec 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NHS North Kirklees CCG is procuring a community adult hearing service for the population of the North Kirklees CCG area using the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) route. The Direct Access Adult Hearing Service is aimed at adults (over the age of 55) experiencing difficulties with their hearing and communication who feel they might benefit from hearing assessment and care, including the option of trying hearing aids to reduce these difficulties. In line with British Academy of Audiology Guidelines for Referral to Audiology of Adults with Hearing Difficulty (2009) and British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists Protocol and Criteria for Referral for Medical or other Specialist Opinion (2011), the Direct Access Adult Hearing Service may be provided to patients as long as they do not meet the contra-indications listed at Appendix 1 of the specification. Expected outcomes of the service: • Increased patient choice and control as to where and when their treatment is delivered – providing on-going care closer to home • Timely access to hearing assessment, fitting and follow-up • Personalised care for all patients accessing the service • High proportion of patients continuing to wear hearing aids • High levels of satisfaction from patients accessing the service • High levels of satisfaction from GPs referring into the service • Reduced social isolation and consequent mental ill health (i.e. depression and onset of dementia) • Improved quality of life for patients, their families/carers and communication partners Key service outcomes: • 90% of patients referred to the service should be assessed within 16 working days of receipt of referral. • 90% of patients requiring hearing aid fitting should be seen within 20 working days of the assessment. • 90% of follow-up appointments should be within 10 weeks of fitting. • 90% of patients should be able to access aftercare within 2 working days of a request. • 95% of responses received from patients (sampled via a service user survey) should report overall satisfaction with the service. The service will manage patients in the community and provide the appropriate level of care including onward referral for patients where clinically appropriate. ### Additional information: How to apply For further information about this service, to access the service specifications for this service and to apply to provide this Any Qualified Provider service please visit [nhsssourcing.co.uk](https://www.nhsssourcing.co.uk) Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: - Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: [nhssourcing.co.uk](https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk) and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) - Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. 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