Age Related Adult Hearing Loss Lincolnshire - Market Engagement Questionnaire

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS Lincolnshire West, Lincolnshire East, South West Lincolnshire and South Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group is inviting comments from Providers on the draft specification and contracting route for over 50s Audiology Services across Lincolnshire prior to confirming a possible formal procurement process commencing in the autumn of 2016. Please note that while this is an opportunity to comment, the Commissioners are not obligated to incorporate or change the draft specification.

This process has been designed to allow the market visibility of the proposed opportunity and support early engagement and networking between providers looking to sub-contract or form partnerships with other providers. If you wish to comment on the draft specification, please register on the Bravo Portal (https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk) against PQQ_296, where you can access the specification and attach your comments.

Please note the deadline for comments is by 12pm (noon) 13th September 2016. Additional information: The CCGs would like to assess the current market appetite to provide this service and provide an opportunity for prospective providers to consider contracting models and offer feedback to the CCGs in relation to the content of the draft Service Specification.

To register your interest, please complete the form online through the Arden GEM Bravo e-tendering portal - ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. The deadline to submit your completed Questionnaire is 12pm (Noon) on 13th September 2016. • Register on the portal at: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk (registration and use of the website is free of charge). • Express interest by: logging-in to the Arden GEM CSU e-Tendering portal , selecting response to advert and PQQ, select Open Access PQQ, search for and access listing related to this contract and view details, click on Express Interest link.

Once you have expressed interest, access the My PQQs page and you can complete the questionnaire. A draft service specification can also be accessed from the e-tendering portal.

Please note that this is not a PQQ, we are using this functionality within the Bravo portal to communicate with interested parties. Please note that this is not a procurement exercise, does not promise any future tender opportunities and participating organisations are responsible for their own costs