This notice is being published to alert the market to the forthcoming publication of a tender opportunity for Adult Community Audiology Services. This procurement follows the abandonment of the previous procurement process published under notice 2026/S 000-026893. The anticipated publication date for the Contract Notice (F02) is 7 September 2026. The proposed contract term is five years commencing on 1 April 2028, with an option to extend for a further two years. The contract value for the initial five-year term is £27,873,882. The estimated value of the optional two-year extension period is £11,396,650.

An adult community audiology service to deliver assessment, diagnosis, and management of hearing loss for eligible adults, in accordance with NHS England standards, best practice, and local commissioning requirements. This service is required across the entire Hampshire and Isle of Wight footprint.