Planning

Orthodontic Services (Greater Manchester)

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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Planning

10 May 2021 at 15:13

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support is initiating a procurement for Orthodontic Services in Greater Manchester. Currently in the planning stage, this tender aims to gather information via a Request for Information (RFI) to formulate service delivery proposals. Key dates include an engagement end date of 28 May 2021 for responding to the RFI, and the procurement is classified under the CPV code 85130000, which relates to dental practice and related services. The tender encompasses the delivery of orthodontic treatment to patients under the age of 18 in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community service entities (VCSEs) specialising in dental and orthodontic services. Companies proficient in delivering high-quality orthodontic care and familiar with NHS regulations will find a competitive edge. Engaging in this RFI allows businesses to influence future service models and commissioning intentions while potentially leading to contracts divided into lots based on the feedback garnered during this planning phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Orthodontic Services (Greater Manchester)

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership who wish to undertake a Request for Information exercise (RFI). This RFI exercise is being undertaken to engage with the market to inform the further development of draft proposals for the service delivery for Orthodontic Services across Greater Manchester. Orthodontics is the dental specialty concerned with facial growth, development of the dentition and occlusion, and the assessment, diagnosis, interception and treatment of malocclusions and facial irregularities. Orthodontic treatment should only be undertaken in situations where it is believed to be in the patient's best interests in terms of their oral health and/ or psychosocial wellbeing. In all situations, the clinical advantages and long-term benefits of Orthodontic treatment should justify such treatment and outweigh any detrimental effects. The overall aim is to provide equitable, accessible, high quality and cost effective specialist Orthodontic Service in line with the National Guide for Commissioning Orthodontics, 2015 and NHS (Personal Dental Services Agreement) Regulations 2005 and any subsequent revisions. The service will deliver orthodontic treatment to those patients up to the age of 18 years old with an Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need as defined within Schedule 1, part 2, 4 (3) of the National Health Service (General Dental Services Contracts) Regulations 2005 and PDS equivalent (currently Dental Health Component 3 Aesthetic Component 6 or above). The service is aimed at those patients who require orthodontic procedures, defined in Section 1.5, that are not expected to be within the remit of general dental practitioners or hospital services. This RFI will be conducted via the NECS e-Tendering system (In-Tend) and as such there will be no hard copy documents issued to respondents and all communications between respondents and NECS will be conducted via the (In-Tend) Supplier Procurement Portal.To express an interest in responding to this RFI exercise and obtain a copy of the RFI documentation please register on the In-Tend e-tendering portal, which can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home and follow the registration instructions. It is free to register on In-Tend, which can be assessed at any time of day. Queries or problems registering on the portal you should contact the e-Tendering provider by email at support@in-tend.com or by phone: 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm). This exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions. Please note that the deadline for RFI responses is by 5:00pm on 28 May 2021. RFI documents can be accessed via the In-Tend portal from the 10 May 2021. Additional information: It is to be noted that it is anticipated that this contract will be divided into lots, however how the lots will be divided is subject to the information gathered in this RFI exercise and a service review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99b7fe6b-6319-4f1b-8628-89ea2bb698d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e471ef66-bc14-49ee-9e6c-4ddf1b426bcd
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
10 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 May 2021Expired
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
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
NECS Procurement
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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