Tender

NHS England South West - Provision of Mandatory Dental Services in the Ashley, Easton and Lawrence Hill Dental Planning Area of Bristol

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

17 Oct 2018 at 13:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England South West is initiating a procurement process for the provision of Mandatory Dental Services in the Ashley, Easton and Lawrence Hill Dental Planning Area of Bristol. This tender, titled "NHS England South West - Provision of Mandatory Dental Services," is aimed at delivering 5,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) annually, following the termination of a previous NHS contract. The contract, which will be executed under the Personal Dental Services (PDS) Agreement, is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2019 and will run for four years. The tender period is set to close on 16th November 2018. The total contract value is £500,000 and the procurement method being applied is an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime for healthcare services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for dental service providers and other stakeholders in the healthcare sector. Businesses that are well-positioned to participate include dental practices looking to expand their patient base, as well as organisations capable of delivering NHS services efficiently in the specified area. To compete, bidders must demonstrate an ability to welcome displaced patients and effectively collaborate with NHS commissioning teams to meet performance expectations. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this initiative, promoting inclusivity in the delivery of healthcare services in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS England South West - Provision of Mandatory Dental Services in the Ashley, Easton and Lawrence Hill Dental Planning Area of Bristol

Notice Description

Due to the termination of an NHS contract, NHS England South West (the Commissioner) is seeking to recommission dental services for the delivery of 5,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum in the Ashley, Easton and Lawrence Hill Dental Planning Area of Bristol. The procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. The purpose of undertaking the procurement is due to the Commissioner receiving notice from the previous provider of the service. In order to maintain accessibility to NHS Dental Services for those patients displaced by the termination, the new Service will be required to be delivered from within the Ashley, Easton and Lawrence Hill Dental Planning Area of Bristol. The 5,000 UDAs are expected to provide dental services for approximately 2,200 patients (based on the previous provider's average of 2.3 UDAs per patient). The UDAs will be offered at a fixed price of PS25.00 per UDA. This tariff value is based on the 2019/2020 prices with subsequent years subject to the annual DDRB uplift. The Commissioner will be contracting for the Services using the standard Personal Dental Services (PDS) Agreement and an appended service specification. The Agreement is offered for a 4 year period with services anticipated to commence on the 1st April 2019*. It is expected that the successful provider will be able to immediately open their lists to all categories of patients from contract commencement and be prepared to accept the displaced patients of the NHS contract that has terminated. The successful bidder will also be required to work closely with the NHS England Commissioning Team in order to co-ordinate and promote patient access to achieve the expected level of dental performance. The service specification works in relation to and not instead of the NHS (General Dental Services /Personal Dental Services Contracts) Regulations 2005. *The Commissioner anticipates that services would commence from the 1st April 2019, however, if a new practice needs to be set up, or if any substantial refurbishment/building work needs to be undertaken on an existing practice it will be for the Provider to provide a realistic mobilisation plan and inform of the likely service commencement for their proposal should the 1st April 2019 be unachievable. The final mobilisation plan will be agreed between the Commissioner and the successful Provider during the mobilisation period. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view the tender opportunity via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to access the tender documentation and submit a bid, you will need to register on the e-procurement portal and 'express an interest'. Bidders are required to respond to Selection Questionnaire and ITT questions directly within the system and attach any requested documents separately to the placeholders provided. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the portal in times of absence. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The contract value of this procurement is under the Light Touch Regime threshold. The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the award decision notices provisions and 10 day standstill period described in Regulation 86 of the Regulations. Unsuccessful Bidders will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/application was unsuccessful. Deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the Regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec941522-ddad-4932-b121-c7196b2e2225
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 4-5 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
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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