NHS North Kirklees CCG: Microsuction Service

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:

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 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.