Planning

Market Engagement Exercise for Provision of Procurement for Dental Out-of-Hours services in Great Yarmouth & Waveney, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for NHS England Midlands & East (East)

ARDEN & GEM CSU

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Planning

02 Aug 2018 at 15:27

Planning

02 Aug 2018 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for Dental Out-of-Hours services, covering Great Yarmouth & Waveney, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, and Peterborough for NHS England Midlands & East (East). The 'Market Engagement Exercise' aims to inform potential providers about the intention to procure these services, with an engagement end date set for 2 November 2018. A 'Meet the Buyer Day' is scheduled for 10 August 2018, from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm, at Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge, and a webinar for further discussion will occur on 20 August 2018 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Interested providers are required to register via the Arden & GEM procurement portal and submit questions by specified deadlines.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those providing dental services and related healthcare provisions. Companies that specialise in out-of-hours healthcare services, or have experience within NHS contracts, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this market could help improve access to dental care in the region, enhance patient experiences, and establish long-term contracts over a four-year period, potentially commencing on 1 April 2019.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement Exercise for Provision of Procurement for Dental Out-of-Hours services in Great Yarmouth & Waveney, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for NHS England Midlands & East (East)

Notice Description

Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England Midlands & East (East) would like to invite potential Providers to participate in a series of interactive Market Engagement exercises, including a 'Meet the Buyer Day' which will inform the market of the intention to procure Dental Out-of-Hours services for Great Yarmouth & Waveney, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The provision of these services will enable the Commissioners to improve Out of Hours Services in Great Yarmouth & Waveney, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in relation to access, which will provide dental care closer to home, improve patient experience, promote health and well-being and early intervention and prevention. Improving patient outcomes are focal points of the procurement of healthcare services within NHS England. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established for a period of 4 years, with a service commencement date of 1 April 2019. TUPE may apply to this contract. The Market Engagement Event will take place through a webinar (interactive session) at 6.00pm to 7.00pm on 20 August 2018. Providers will need access to a computer / laptop or other digital device, and attendance will be through registration only. If you would like to register to attend the market engagement webinar then please express your interest through the Arden & GEM CSU procurement Portal - pqq_504: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. Providers will need to submit questions prior to the webinar, through the Bravo messaging facility, the Commissioners will provide responses to the questions submitted by Providers in the Q&A section of the webinar. Questions should be submitted through the portal by no later than 4.00pm on 15 August 2018. The Market Engagement webinar will give Providers; - An overview of Service to be provided and provide details of the contract type, length and particular conditions; - Explain the procurement process and the anticipated timelines The Meet the Buyer Day will take place on Friday 10th August 2018 between 9.30am and 2pm. If you would like to register for the 'Meet the Buyer Day', please register through the Arden & GEM CSU procurement Portal - pqq_523: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. Deadline for registration and submission of questions is 12.00 noon on 8 August 2018. Please see additional information attached, which provides information on what the meet the buyer day is about how to register and book a time slot . Please note that an expression of interest in this market engagement exercise will not automatically entitle Providers involvement in any future procurement exercise. Any procurement conducted as a result of this event will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when it may be published. Additional information: It is intended that the ITT documentation will be available through the Arden & GEM CSU procurement portal from around 31 August 2018 for all completed ITT bids to be submitted by 10.00am on 1 October 2018. . To access (please see web link below).: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - From the Home Page, click the 'Click Here to Register' link - Accept the terms & conditions for using the Bravo portal - Complete your organisation & personal details - Choose a memorable username and submit - Login with your unique username & password - From the suppliers reserved area click - PQQ/ITTs Open to All Suppliers - Select the PQQ and click the 'Express Interest', this will move the PQQ to your 'My PQQs' area. NHS England Midlands & East (East) would like to hold a 'Meet the Buyer day' with potential Providers. Providers will have the opportunity to meet with the Commissioners and ask questions about the Service that are important to them. A time slot will be allocated to each Provider which will last 15 minutes. Providers will need to submit the questions they wish to ask the Commissioners through the Bravo messaging facility prior to the 'Meet the Buyer Day', so that the Commissioners have the opportunity to provide full responses to the questions on the day. In order to ensure equal treatment of all Providers, AGCSU will publish questions asked by Providers, with the Commissioners responses where common themes have arisen. This is unless the question is deemed to be specific only to the Provider asking the question, and is not considered relevant to the procurement process or ITT. Providers can indicate if a question is commercially sensitive or of a confidential nature. Providers must set out the reasons for non-disclosure to other Providers. AGCSU will consider the reasons for non-disclosure and if the question and response will potentially benefit other Providers, AGCSU will hold at their discretion the right to refuse such a request and will inform the Provider of the decision. The Provider will then have the right to withdraw the question. How it works - Meet the Buyer day is scheduled for Friday 10 August 2018 - Appointments are available between 9.30am to 2.00pm - Appointments will be face to face: at Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5XA - To book an appointment, please select a time slot, and message your preferred time slot in a message through the messaging facility on the Bravo portal. - Provider must note that if your time slot is not available, then the next available nearest time slot will be allocated - A time slot will only be booked once the Provider has confirmed acceptance of the allocated timeslot Timelines - Deadline for booking time slots and questions is 2.00pm on 8 August Meet the Buyer Available Time Slots 9.30am 11.45am 9.45am 12.30pm 10.00am 12.45pm 10.15am 1.00pm 10.30am 1.15pm 10.45am 1.30pm 11.00am 1.45pm 11.15am 2.00pm 11.30am

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58a2fe74-4776-4957-8ae1-4248126c74d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20eff313-656a-4483-924a-60005558c88d
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
2 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 2018Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARDEN & GEM CSU
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

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