Planning

Expressions of Interest for the Provision of General Dental Services for NHS England (Central Midlands)

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

18 Feb 2019 at 15:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit seeks expressions of interest for the provision of General Dental Services in various locations, including Leicester and Melton Mowbray, within the East Midlands region of England. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for interested parties to respond set for 12pm on 22 March 2019. The proposed contract is expected to last seven years, with an option to extend for an additional three years, covering multiple lots to cater to extended access dental services.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in dental services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of delivering dental care at extended hours, as well as those with relevant experience in similar service contracts, are encouraged to participate. Attending the upcoming market engagement event will provide further insights into the services required and the procurement process, helping organisations refine their bids and enhance their chances of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expressions of Interest for the Provision of General Dental Services for NHS England (Central Midlands)

Notice Description

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS England (Central Midlands) would like to notify you of an opportunity to provide General Dental Services. Expressions of interest are sought from providers for the following intended Lots:- * Lot 1 - Leicester extended - Extended Access * Lot 2 - Melton Mowbray - Extended Access * Lot 3 - Mablethorpe - (premises to be confirmed) - Extended Access * Lot 4 - Boston - Extended Access * Lot 5 - Spalding - (premises to be confirmed) - Extended Access * Lot 6 - Spalding - 8 to 8 * Lot 7 - Louth - Extended Access * Lot 8 - Skegness/Spilsby - Extended Access Bidders will be able to bid for more than one Lot. The contract term will be for a period of seven years with the option to extend for a further 3 years. NHS England approval for an extended contracting term is being sought for two of the 8 lots to align to existing approval obtained for a contracting term of 7 years with the option to extend for a further 3 years for the other 6 lots. Potential Bidders are invited to attend a market engagement event which will be scheduled for an afternoon either in late March/early April in Lincoln. Registration for the event closes at 12 pm (noon) on 22 March 2019 and further details regarding the date and venue will be confirmed by the end of February 2019 to those who have expressed an interest. Places are strictly limited therefore reservations are limited to no more than 2 persons per organisation. The Market Engagement Event will; * Give an overview of the services to be provided * Provide details of the contract type, length and particular conditions * Explain the procurement process and the anticipated timeline. Please note that this expression of interest has been designed to allow the market visibility of the proposed opportunity and support early engagement. The aim of the expression of interest exercise is to; 1. Support the Commissioners informed decision making on the potential options on the future commissioning of these services; 2. To help refine the commissioning and procurement approach and; 3. To gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity to deliver the services illustrated above. This is a market testing exercise and does not commit the Commissioners to carry out a procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. Please note the deadline for responses is by 12pm (noon) on 22 March 2019. Any subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when published. Additional information: If you wish to express an interest and register for the Market Engagement Event please register on the EU Supply website https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK. The tender ID No. is 34600. Once registered please complete the questions which ask providers to give details about their organisation's name and postal address, email address, contact name and number. Your response should also include capability and previous experience of delivering this or a similar level of service. Please note the deadline for responses is by 12pm (noon) on 22 March 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f5438c1-b60f-4727-a1d8-21c9865c9ef9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/939bffb9-1a0c-41f5-a04c-cc5ad7352322
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85131000 - Dental-practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Mar 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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