Tender

NHSE839 General Dental Access and Urgent Dental Care - North East and North Cumbria

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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Tender

08 Mar 2024 at 14:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is seeking to commission General Dental Access service and Urgent Dental Care services for NHS North East and North Cumbria. The contract, with a value of £8,000,000 GBP, has a duration of 7 years starting on 01 January 2025. The competition deadline for submissions is 08 April 2024 at 12:00 noon. The procurement method involves a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender opportunity presents prospects for SMEs and voluntary/community social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing dental practice and related services in the North East and North West regions of the United Kingdom. Businesses focused on healthcare services may find this opportunity suitable for growth and expansion, given the lengthy contract period and scope for potential contract extensions. The varied lots offer opportunities for businesses of different sizes and specializations to participate in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSE839 General Dental Access and Urgent Dental Care - North East and North Cumbria

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB (the Relevant Authority), who are undertaking a competition to commission General Dental Access service and Urgent Dental Care services. These will be broken down into the following lots * Lot 1 - Durham Central North * Lot 2 - Durham Central South * Lot 3 - Sunderland North (no urgent care) * Lot 4 - Sunderland South ( no urgent care) * Lot 5 - Darlington * Lot 6 - Berwick Town North * Lot 7 - Berwick Town South * Lot 8 - Carlisle * Lot 9 - Workington * Lot 10 - Copeland * Lot 11 - Cockermouth The contract term is for an initial period of 7 years commencing on 01 January 2025, with an option to extend for a further 3 years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12:00 noon 08 April 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c10c8093-d484-4f58-aefd-99273e6a6259
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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 20
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85130000 - Dental practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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