Planning

NHS Sight Testing and Dental Checks in Special Educational Settings

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

22 Oct 2024 at 11:15

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "NHS Sight Testing and Dental Checks in Special Educational Settings," aiming to provide sight tests, dispensing, and dental checks to children and young people in special day and residential educational settings. This procurement process falls under the "services" category, specifically dental-practice and community health services (CPV code 85131000). Key milestones include the engagement end date on 18 November 2024, with several market engagement webinars scheduled across different regions from 26 November to 5 December 2024. The procurement covers a broad geographical scope, including the UK, its overseas territories, and several international regions. NHS England is based in Leeds, UK (LS1 4AP), and the main contact for this process is Leigh Parker (leigh.parker1@nhs.net).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vision and dental healthcare services, particularly those experienced in working within educational settings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, given the inclusive suitability criteria. Engaging in this tender could expand a business's footprint in the public sector and provide extensive work opportunities across a variety of regions. Participation in the market engagement webinars will be crucial for gaining valuable insights into the tender requirements and the procurement process, especially for those new to public sector tenders. Interested suppliers should register via the Atamis e-sourcing portal by 18 November 2024 to secure their place and join the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Sight Testing and Dental Checks in Special Educational Settings

Notice Description

NHS England has published this Prior Information Notice (PIN) in relation to Sight Testing and Dispensing and Dental Checks in Special Educational Settings. The Long-Term Plan made a commitment to provide dental checks, sight tests and ear checks to SEND children and young people in all special residential educational settings. A joint announcement by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England was made on 19 June 2023 and detailed that the sight testing service would be expanded to all special educational settings. The 2024/2025 priorities and operational planning guidance details an ask of systems to implement annual sight tests and dispensing within special day and residential educational settings and dental checks within special residential educational settings during 2024/25, following engagement with SES and market testing. NHS England is therefore keen to understand the market provider base available to achieve this. Interested suppliers are encouraged to attend a market engagement webinar which will provide further information on the proposed service. These events are due to be held on the following dates: * North West & North east & Yorkshire - Tuesday 26 November, 1-2pm * London & South East - Wednesday 27 November , 1-2pm * South West - Tuesday 3 December, 1-2pm * East of England & Midlands - Thursday 5 December, 12-1pm Please note that attendance is limited to a maximum of two participants per organisation and registration with the NHSE team is essential prior to the event to secure a place. Register your interest through the Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. and complete either the sight testing or dental registration information form. Please upload to the portal by Monday 18 November, 12 noon. NHS England are also planning to hold a virtual supplier procurement session which will look at public sector procurement and how to use Atamis on 11 December 12-13:00. This session will be useful for those suppliers new to the tendering process. This session will also be recoded and uploaded to Atamis. To register an interest in responding to this market engagement exercise and obtain further information regarding this project please go to: http://health.atamis.co.uk. All communications will be conducted via Atamis. The portal can be accessed at any time of the day and it is free to register. This notice signals the intention to conduct an information gathering exercise only. This notice does not constitute a call for competition in its own right. Publication of this notice and/ or any responses to it does not commit NHS England and/ or respondents to undertaking or participating in any future procurement process, nor does it provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c98317fe-a783-47c3-bbac-4572491796e1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

85130000 - Dental practice and related services

85131000 - Dental-practice services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Nov 2024Expired
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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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