Provision of Aural Micro Suction

Concepts

• great yarmouth
• ent or audiologist
• aural micro-suction service
• aural micro suction
• an aural microsuction service
• provision of aural micro suction
• an in-sourced aural micro-suction service
• suction
• aural
• micro

Location

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Lowestoft Road Great Yarmouth Norfolk

Description

Provision of an in-sourced Aural Micro-Suction Service

Total Quantity or Scope

To provide an aural microsuction service, on site at The James Paget University NHS Hospitals Foundation Trust. The Trust are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C The contract is for 3 years from the 01/04/2024 to 31/03/2027.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 20/03/2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Other Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by Wednesday 20th March 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Conflict of Interest Conflict of interest identified: the CEO of Norfolk Deaf Association is an Independent Non-Executive Member on the Board of Norfolk & Waveney ICB, Chair of the Patient and Communities Committee and Chair of the Quality and Safety Committee. Resolution: The non-conflicted members have assessed the nature and risk of this conflict, and have decided which steps to take to avoid or manage it by the interest being declared and managed by Norfolk & Waveney ICB. Key Criteria 1. Evidence of CQC registration- the sub-contractor will share evidence of CQC registration. 2. Evidence of appropriate Indemnity Arrangements- the sub-contractor will share indemnity certificate with the authority on an annual basis. 3. The sub-contractor must have a clinical governance framework in place for staff, as outlined in BSA Practice Guidance Aural Care (Ear Wax Removal) April 2017. 4. Fully trained and registered nurse and audiologist-led service must be delivered by suitably qualified and experienced practitioners. a. Routine earwax removal procedures are to be carried out by a trained health care professional who meets criteria of the minimum training guidelines defined in the Minimum Training Guidelines for Aural Care delivered by Hearing Health Care Professionals ', March 2016 by the British Society of Audiology. b. The practitioner must have access to direct supervision from a registered professional, as set out in the BSA Practice Guidance Aural Care (Ear Wax Removal) April 2017. c. Practitioner's experience and training is expected to be recorded, and provided upon re quest of the authority. 5. Sub-contractor infection control processes to be appropriate to the service being delivered and signed off by the Head Provider. 6. Able to deliver an aural micro-suction service on-site at JPUH on a weekly basis, seeing and treating c.16 patients per week 7. Cost effective. Contact: Any written representations should be made to the James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust at this email address: Tanya.clarke@jpaget.nhs.uk