Audiological Diagnostics, Implantable Devices, Accessories & Services 2024

Description

"Non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base for Audiological Diagnostics, Implantable Devices, Accessories & Services, and Audiological Equipment Products. It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of £116m in the initial term, with an estimated total value of £245m over the full 2+2 year term. This is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the FAG. NHS Suply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. " Lot 1: Audiological Implantable Devices "Products within this lot include, but are not limited to: Cochlear Implants including Auditory Brainstem Implants, Bone Conduction implants and Middle Ear implants. Certain products within this Framework Agreement sit under the NHS England Specialised Service Devices Programme (SSDP) (formerly known as the High-Cost Tariff-Excluded Devices programme) . Trusts who are commissioned to provide such specialised services in England are directed to purchase all their requirements through a national supply system through NHS Supply Chain. Details of the product categories currently within scope of the NHS England Specialised Service Devices Programme (SSDP), can be found using the following link: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/spec-services/key-docs/medical-devices/ In accordance with the specialised services commissioning policy, NHS England will determine which products are classified as excluded from tariff and which are made available under the NHS England Specialised Service Devices Programme (SSDP). " Additional information: Evaluation was carried out on a Scenario or Product Line by Product Line basis. All Suppliers who met the minimum requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and whose total score met or exceeded the hurdle of 30% were awarded to the Lot of the Framework Agreement. Lot 2: Audiological Diagnostics Products within this lot include, but are not limited to: Diagnostic & Fitting Equipment, Newborn Hearing Screening Equipment, Wax Management, Audiological Devices, Patient Management Systems, and Related Consumables. Additional information: Evaluation was carried out on a Product Line by Product Line basis. All Suppliers who met the minimum requirements as set out in the Invitation to Tender and whose total score met or exceeded the hurdle of 30% were awarded to the Lot of the Framework Agreement.