Planning

Early Engagement - Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) for NHS England and NHS Improvement, South East (Wessex)

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

24 Oct 2019 at 17:25

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is initiating the procurement process for Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in the South East, specifically targeting the Portsmouth, Alton, and Tadley areas. This early engagement notice, titled "Early Engagement - Mandatory Dental Services for NHS England and NHS Improvement," is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties are invited to respond to a market sounding questionnaire by 12:00 pm on 5th November 2019 to influence the procurement strategy, which is projected to commence formally in January 2020 and culminate in new contract awards by September 2020. The services fall under the dental practice and related services category (CPV code: 85130000).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and dental sectors, especially those equipped to deliver NHS-standard services. Companies that can provide high-quality, efficient dental care and cater to vulnerable groups are particularly well-suited to participate. The engagement process seeks to gather insights from a diverse range of suppliers, enabling the NHS commissioners to gauge interest and capability in delivering these essential services, while fostering a competitive environment conducive to innovation and improved service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Engagement - Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) for NHS England and NHS Improvement, South East (Wessex)

Notice Description

This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice in order to facilitate early engagement with potential providers, and relates only to a pre-procurement market sounding questionnaire. NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE & NHSI), South East (Wessex) are seeking to commission Mandatory Dental services in the Portsmouth, Alton and Tadley area, and will be holding a procurement process to award new contracts for service commencement from September 2020. At this time, the Commissioner(s) would like to gather information from providers from all sectors using a market sounding questionnaire to inform the procurement process. A market engagement workshop event is being proposed for December 2019 but a subsequent notice for this will be issued. The key 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 Portsmouth, Alton and Tadley 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 is anticipated to commence from January 2020, inviting tenders to deliver services for specific lotted areas, with contract commencement anticipated in September 2020. The market sounding questionnaire will be used to obtain feedback from the market to help inform the re-commissioning and procurement of these services. The procurement will be undertaken by South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) Procurement Team on behalf of the Commissioner. Additional information: The market sounding questionnaire is open to all providers who may want to deliver NHS mandatory dental services in the future. Please complete this questionnaire and return it via email to scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net by 12:00pm on 5th November 2019 with the subject 'Market Sounding Questionnaire - MDS PAT'. 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 the Commissioner 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c9fb2cf-a03a-4c51-9a9b-108e09918522
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd574800-f148-4e2d-99f4-c14fcf83ce20
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
SME
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
24 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Nov 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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