Tender

Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Oxfordshire to NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB)

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

25 Oct 2024 at 15:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In an ongoing procurement process, the NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking providers for the delivery of Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) across various regions in the Oxfordshire area. The process, managed by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW), is currently in the tender stage. The tender is divided into five lots corresponding to specific areas and allows interested parties to bid for a maximum of two lots. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2035, with a total contract value of up to £28,732,000. Key deadlines include a mid-tender briefing on 4th November 2024 and the final submission deadline on 3rd December 2024.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the dental services industry, especially those with capabilities in delivering high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective dental care under the NHS framework. The contract structure, offering a term of up to 10 years, ensures long-term collaboration and stability. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria. The comprehensive scope of services, including bookable appointments outside core hours and targeted support for vulnerable groups, underscores the potential for substantial community impact and business development within the dental care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Oxfordshire to NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB)

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB) are seeking providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in the Oxfordshire area. The procurement is divided into 5 lots and covers the following areas: Lot 1: Vale of the White Horse (East) Lot 2: Vale of the White Horse (West) Lot 3: West Oxfordshire (South) Lot 4: West Oxfordshire (North) Lot 5: Cherwell East Interested parties may bid for a maximum of two Lots. The aims for MDS provision are to: * contribute to improving oral and general health * reduce inequalities in health and access to dental care by providing extra support to groups of vulnerable adults and children. This includes, but is not limited to, children, residents of care homes, other vulnerable groups and patients weighing up to 227kg (35 stones and 10.45 lbs) * provide access to NHS dental services to ensure equity and consistency of provision * improve children's oral health through partnership working with local stakeholders * provide bookable appointments outside of core hours * deliver appropriate, efficient and cost-effective services within the service * provide high quality dental services within framework of the NHS (General Dental Services/Personal Dental Services) Regulations 2005 and any subsequent revisions * provide access within contracted hours to un-associated patients identified as having an urgent dental need via NHS 111, NHS Dental Helpline, out of hours services and self-referral * refer patients to other NHS services as appropriate in line with the relevant local protocols and guidance * establish a positive working relationship between the Commissioner and Provider to facilitate and maximise high quality service delivery * develop services in line with the evolving strategic approach to primary care dental provision and align with the priorities of the NHS Long Term Plan - www.longtermplan.nhs.uk and ICB Primary Care Strategy - https://www.bucksoxonberksw.icb.nhs.uk/our-strategies-and-plans/primary-care-strategy/ * promote overall health in line with Making Every Contact Count - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/making-every-contact-count-mecc-practical-resources * keep availability of appointments up to date on https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/how-to-find-an-nhs-dentist/ * comply with recall intervals, in line with NICE Guidelines (CG19). The contracts will be for a term of up to 10 years. Services are due to commence from 1st April 2025 and by 30th September 2025. The maximum total contract values are as follows: Lot 1: PS6,530,000 Lot 2: PS4,571,000 Lot 3: PS8,162,500 Lot 4: PS4,571,000 Lot 5: PS4,897,500 The annual Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum are as follows: Lot 1: 20,000 Lot 2: 14,000 Lot 3: 25,000 Lot 4: 14,000 Lot 5: 15,000 Additional information: The Commissioner will be contracting for the services using the Standard clauses for a Personal Dental Services agreement. Please note that the contract will be flexed by 10% per annum in the period to 31st March 2027 to test the provision of an additional service relating to Children's Oral Health Improvement. In this period the activity target will be reduced by 10% per annum with this resource used to provide sessions focused on Children's Oral Health Improvement. This will subject to review prior to March 2027. Interested parties who wish to take part in the procurement are invited to take part in an Invitation to Tender (ITT) process, based on the competitive (open) procedure and designed to identify the most economically advantageous tender and therefore determine the incoming provider. All ITT responses must be returned by 12 noon on 3rd December 2024, at the latest. A mid-tend briefing event is scheduled to take place on Monday 4th November at 18:30. This aim of this event is to share with the market our commissioning strategy. Further details of how to express and interest in attending can be found within the ITT document (section A.9). This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Interested providers will be able to view this opportunity via the live opportunities list on the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis. Click on 'View our Live Opportunities' from the home page, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Once you have found the opportunity (via the search function, using the title or reference number), to gain full access to the bid documentation (including questionnaires), you will need to click on 'Register interest' - this will take you to the log-in page. If you are not already registered on the system, you will need to do so before gaining full access to the documentation and be able to submit a bid. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83fbfa88-645d-4690-9173-0564a0871488
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e501c174-18f3-41ac-8660-48998c40b525
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 (above threshold)
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
£28,732,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 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
COWLEY
Postcode
OX4 2PG
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Blackbird Leys
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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