Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5a-5313-715f-ad94-6b90dcf216cc/nhs-north-kirklees-ccg-microsuction-service awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # NHS North Kirklees CCG: Microsuction Service [North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-kirklees-clinical-commissioning-group) Estimated value Not stated Published 26 Feb 2020 Deadline Closed 14 Apr 2020 ## 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 North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking to procure a microsuction service for the population of North Kirklees for 12 months, with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months from the 1 April 2020. Any provider who can demonstrate compliance and competency against the specified criteria published within the tender documents are invited to apply for this contract opportunity. The NHS supports the need to develop improved access to care closer to home as part if the drive to reduce waiting times and improve choice options for patients. The need to develop a community based microsuction provision is supported by National Institute of Clinic of Excellence as part of a service strategy to improve access to ear care delivered at the right stage of the patient care pathway. The service aims to meet the needs of the people with hearing impairment associated with ear wax. The service will operate from a central location within North Kirklees to be identified by the successful Provider. The overarching aims of the service are: • To provide microsuction in primary care (GP practices) and the community. • To provide general ear care advice and education and promote self- management prior to medical intervention. • To improve the pathway of care for people with hearing loss by removing ear wax prior to any referral for audiology assessment. • To provide equitable timely access to microsuction in primary care and community settings and reduce unnecessary referrals to secondary care. • To ensure that microsuction is appropriate, necessary, clinically correct, of high quality, with timely access. • To ensure equity of access across the CCG population. The tariff for the service will be £35 for one ear, £60 for two ears, the activity will be capped for this service at 2,600 per annum. The payment information will be detailed in the service specification included in the tender documents at the time of publication. Additional information: It is anticipated that this tender will open 27 February 2020. If you would like to submit a tender for this service, please express your interest by registering on the NHS Sourcing e-procurement portal website [nhssourcing.co.uk](https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk), reference itt\_5114. 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. 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