Master’s Level Paediatric Audiology Modules

NHS EnglandcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06921eProcurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Estimated value

£630k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

3

0 awarded

Published

20 May 2026

Deadline 12 Jun 2026

Description

This procurement seeks to commission three accredited Master’s-level paediatric audiology modules, delivered by higher education institutions and mapped to the British Academy of Audiology (BAA) Higher Training Scheme (HTS): Newborn Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Assessment; Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA, 6 months+); and Paediatric Habilitation and Family-Centred Care. Lot 1: Newborn Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Assessment (£138,000 max value) One provider will be awarded under lot one. Lot 2: Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) for infants aged 6 months and above (£229,500 max value) Lot 3: Paediatric Habilitation and Family-Centred Care (£262,500 max value) Up to two providers will be awarded under lots 2&3. Places will be split equally between the two supplier, if there is an uneven number of places the first ranked supplier will be given the extra place. If only one supplier is awarded they will be awarded all the places under that lot. Suppliers may bid for more than one lot. This will be a three year contracts with optional 12 month extension. Total funding available is £630,000 This will train up to 420 learners across all lots over the length of the contract. Price per learner per module is a maximum of £1500. The deadline for submission of completed ITQ submissions is 12th June 2026 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITQ. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects

Scope

Reference
C444625
Total value
£630,000 excluding VAT
£756,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Aug 2026 to 01 Sept 2029
Possible extension to 31 Aug 2030

Three year contracts with optional 12 month extension.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
80000000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
01 Jun 2026, 4:00 pm
Submission deadline
12 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition

Lots · 3 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Lot 1: Newborn Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Assessment£138kactive
2Lot 2: Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) for infants aged 6 months and above£230kactive
3Lot 3: Paediatric Habilitation and Family-Centred Care£263kactive