Planning

Market Engagement Event for the Provision of Personal Dental Services (PDS) within Oswestry, Shropshire

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

04 Mar 2020 at 13:15

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a Market Engagement Event for the provision of Personal Dental Services (PDS) in Oswestry, Shropshire. The procurement is currently in the planning phase, with key dates set for the engagement end on 18th March 2020. This service will cater for both adults and children, aiming to improve access to an NHS dental service and promote oral health. The anticipated contract duration is a total of 10 years, with a projected service commencement date of 1st April 2021, following a 6-month mobilisation period.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for dental service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their operations within the healthcare sector. Suppliers capable of delivering the required number of Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) annually will have a competitive edge. The contract's focus on sustainability and community health makes it especially suitable for businesses experienced in primary care services and oral health promotion. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest to participate fully in the upcoming procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Event for the Provision of Personal Dental Services (PDS) within Oswestry, Shropshire

Notice Description

NHS England and NHS Improvement Midlands is looking for a supplier to provide general dental services to Oswestry, Shropshire under a Personal Dental Services (PDS) contract to adults and children in a primary care setting. The key aims and objectives are to a) improve access to a sustainable NHS dental service that meets the access requirements for local patient groups; b) deliver oral health promotion and disease prevention activities to all patients and c) ensure that the service is delivered in line with the Personal Dental Services Agreements Regulations 2005 (as amended). Subject to sign off by NHSE Governance boards, if approved the contract will have a term of 7 years with the option to extend for a period or periods totalling up to no more than 3 years, taking the maximum available contract term to 10 years. The practice will be required to be open for the core minimum hours between 09:00 and 17:00 (including a provision to close for lunch) Monday to Friday, with additional hours to meet patient access expectations and to achieve the expected UDA delivery per financial year. The UDA rate will be set at the area average which is currently PS26.74. This will be subject to 20/21 DDRB (Doctors and Dentist Review Body) uplift prior to the service commencement date and thereafter subject to DDRB annual uplift each year thereafter for the life of the contract. This is in line with the current UDA average for Shropshire and Staffordshire. The Successful Provider must deliver 14,000 UDAs in year 1, rising incrementally to 19,000 UDAs in year 2 and 24,000 UDAs by the end of year 3 and every year thereafter for the remaining contract term. An infrastructure fund of up to PS100,000 will be available to cover premises and equipment set up costs only. A 6-month mobilisation period is envisaged with a projected Service Commencement date of 1st April 2021. The services must be operational on the expected service commencement date of 1st April 2021. The services may commence earlier if the successful provider can mobilise quicker and subject ultimately to the Commissioners approval. Additional information: An expression of interest in this PIN will not automatically entitle involvement in any future procurement exercise. The subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement when published. 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. Quote/tender 39079- Market Engagement Event for the Provision of Personal Dental Services in Oswestry and confirm the representatives attending on behalf of your organisation at the market engagement event. Event details will only be sent to those organisations who have confirmed their attendance. Please note the deadline for responses is by 5pm on Wednesday 18th March 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96496883-7828-47da-84c4-112b0ab4f865
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e018d931-a7ee-4669-8634-bbf9af45231c
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
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
4 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Mar 2020Expired
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
RUGELEY
Postcode
WS15 1UL
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Cannock Chase
Electoral Ward
Western Springs
Westminster Constituency
Cannock Chase

Further Information

Notice Documents

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