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NHS England South (South East) - Market Update: Special Care Adult Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry services

NHS SOUTH WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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13 Jun 2019 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS England South (South East) concerns a market update for Special Care Adult Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry services, with an anticipated procurement timeline expected to commence in Winter 2019. The buying organisation, NHS South West Commissioning Support, aims to award contracts to provide these essential services starting from April 2021 across various regions in the South East of England, including Thames Valley, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, and Dorset. The engagement end date for interested parties to register for participation in a follow-up market engagement workshop is set for 4th October 2019.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in dental healthcare services, particularly those equipped to deliver specialised care for children and patients with additional needs. Companies registered on the In-Tend e-procurement portal, including SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises, are encouraged to engage in the process, as participation may facilitate collaborations and partnerships essential for meeting the procurement requirements. Attending the market engagement workshops offers valuable insights into the expectations of the commissioners and potential for establishing lasting contracts in a promising sector.

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Notice Title

NHS England South (South East) - Market Update: Special Care Adult Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry services

Notice Description

Special Care Adult and Paediatric Dentistry - Market Update - WebEx 8th October 2019 (new date) Further to the Market Engagement Workshops held on 15th-17th July 2019, we would like to draw your attention to the planned follow up event taking place on Tuesday 8th October at 4pm - 6 pm. This session will enable potential bidders to receive an update from the Commissioners regarding the feedback received at each workshop and Commissioner progress to date, as part of wider engagement to help inform the re-commissioning of services. Please register your interest in attending this WebEx by 5pm on Friday 4th October 2019, including your organisation name and those individuals who will be joining the session. You can do this via the In-Tend Portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/ProjectManage/1033 Webex details will be sent to individuals and organisations who confirm their participation for the session on 8th October from 4 pm - 6 pm. The 8th October replaces the provisional date of 4th September 2019 which was previously shared at July's workshops (and in the presentation slides shared afterwards). This notice is placed in order to facilitate early engagement with potential providers, and relates only to a pre-procurement market engagement workshop NHS England South East are seeking to re-commission Special Care Adult Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry services (currently known as Community Dental Services) in the South East of England (Thames Valley, Kent, Surrey and Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset) and will be holding a procurement process to award new contracts to provide these services from April 2021 The route to market for the various service elements and geographies is still being determined but, as a guide the procurement(s) are anticipated to commence from Winter 2019. NHS England anticipates contracting for services under Personal Dental Services agreements. The total annual value of the combined services is anticipated to be in the region of c.PS40m. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners Prospective bidders are warmly invited to pre-procurement market engagement workshops being hosted by NHS England on the following dates:- Monday 15th July 2019 in Reading* 13.00-16.30 Tuesday 16th July 2019 in Gatwick* 13.00-16.30 Wednesday 17th July 2019 in Southampton* 13.00-16.30 *We are in the process of finalising venues for events and will advise you of these when you have registered Additional information: The aims for Special Care Adult Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry service provision are to: * Ensure access to dental care for children and patients with additional needs unable to receive care or treatment in a primary care setting due to their enhanced management needs * Provide care and treatment to children and those with additional needs in line with the evidence base and best practice to achieve clinically effective outcomes for patients * Contribute to the improvement of oral and general health and reduction in health inequalities of the local population with a focus on prevention both via service delivery and partnership working with a range of health care providers and other key stakeholders * Work in partnership with the wider dental system to facilitate access to early intervention for treatment to prevent the need for treatment at more advanced stage of disease We would welcome attendance from those organisations or individuals who may be interested in bidding for these services, either in their own right or as a subcontractor, to assist the Commissioners to achieve a better understanding of the provider market. It will be an opportunity to meet with the Commissioners and stakeholders, hear more about Special Care Adult Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry services (currently known as Community Dental Services) in the region and discuss the critical issues, challenges and opportunities that relate to future commissioning and provision of these services A draft Specialist-led Special Care and Paediatric Dentistry Draft Service Specification has been attached to this notice. In order to book a place, please register an expression of interest on the In-Tend e-procurement portal, as well as completing the Event Registration Questionnaire, by 12 midday on Thursday 11th July 2019 Venue details and further information will be provided to interested parties on receipt of their completed registration. Interested providers will be able to view the associated notice and register to attend via the 'current tenders' list on the In-Tend e-procurement portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home 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 NHS England 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. NHS England will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise. Interested parties should note that a response to this notice does not guarantee an automatic invitation to any subsequent formal procurement, which the commissioners will consider in due course

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73388491-3556-4520-979a-e7e94fc97a22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7bc0ce6-10da-4cc3-bb67-c62a1d570b8b
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

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 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Oct 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
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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