Planning

Market Briefing Event : Mandatory Dental Services for NHS England South East (Kent Surrey & Sussex)

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

12 Apr 2019 at 14:32

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a procurement process for mandatory dental services in the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex areas. The title of this tender is "Market Briefing Event: Mandatory Dental Services for NHS England South East (Kent Surrey & Sussex)." This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a significant engagement event scheduled for May 2019, aimed at gathering interest from potential providers. Bidders are encouraged to register for the market briefing sessions taking place on the 7th and 8th of May 2019, which will discuss service specifications and the upcoming tender process. The procurement is anticipated to commence in Summer 2019, with new contracts expected to start from February 2020 through June 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for healthcare providers, especially those specialising in dental services, to expand their operations by entering into NHS contracts. Businesses that could excel in this procurement include established dental practices, community dental providers, and organisations with proven capabilities in delivering high-quality, accessible dental care. By participating in the planning events, potential bidders can gain valuable insights into the commissioning objectives and service requirements, positioning themselves favourably for future tenders in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Briefing Event : Mandatory Dental Services for NHS England South East (Kent Surrey & Sussex)

Notice Description

This notice is placed in order to facilitate early engagement with potential providers, and relates only to a pre-procurement market engagement event. NHS England South East (Kent, Surrey & Sussex) are seeking to commission Mandatory Dental services in the Kent, Surrey and Sussex area, and will be holding a procurement process to award new contracts to provide these services from February 2020. Prospective bidders are warmly invited to pre-procurement market briefing events being hosted by NHS England on the following dates:- Tuesday 7th May 2019 in Crawley* 18:30 - 20:30 Wednesday 8th May 2019 in Maidstone/Medway* 18:30 - 20:30 *We are in the process of finalising venues for events, and will advise you of these when you have registered. Events have been arranged to take place in the evening to avoid any clash with clinical sessions. The aims for Mandatory Dental service provision are to: * provide access to NHS dental services to ensure equity and consistency of provision * deliver appropriate, efficient and cost effective services within the service provision framework of the NHS (General Dental Services/Personal Dental Services) Regulations 2005 and any subsequent revisions * provide high quality dental services that meet the needs of people wishing to attend an NHS Dental practice in Kent, Surrey & Sussex which may include flexible appointment times and accessible services * provide access to patients identified as having an urgent dental need via NHS 111 * refer patients to other NHS services as appropriate in line with the relevant local protocols and guidance * establish a positive working relationship between the Commissioner and Provider to facilitate and maximise high quality service delivery * develop services in line with the evolving strategic approach to primary care dental provision * address the needs of vulnerable groups by incorporating elements of the Starting Well Programme to reduce oral health inequalities and improve oral health of children under 5 years old, residents of care homes and other vulnerable groups. The route to market for the various service elements and geographies is still being determined but, as a guide, the procurement(s) are anticipated to commence from Summer 2019, inviting tenders to deliver services for specific lotted areas, with phased contract commencement anticipated in the period from February 2020 to June 2021. NHS England anticipates contracting for services under a PDS agreement. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. At the events we will share the commissioner's objectives, the proposed specification for the service and pricing strategy. We will also provide details of the e-Procurement system (being used to procure these services) and how the procurement and selection process will operate. Additional information: The events are open to all providers who may want to deliver NHS mandatory dental services in the future. If you would like to attend any of the events please register your interest by sending an email to scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net with the following subject reference "FAO Nicole Chambers PR003284 ME MDS KSS" providing your company name; attendee(s) name(s) and contact phone number by no later than 2pm on Fri 3rd May 2019. In order to establish fair representation, availability for this event is limited to a maximum of two individuals per organisation. This notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition in its own right, and therefore publication or response does not commit NHS England or respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. Commissioners are looking to establish what interest there might be in providing such a service from suitably qualified, capable and competent organisations. NHS England will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise. Interested parties should note that a response to this notice does not guarantee an automatic invitation to any subsequent formal procurement, which the commissioners will consider in due course.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3fca5f1-1bde-4096-a382-68d702e17c30
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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