Tender

Caretaker Services for Out of Hours Urgent Dental Care Services in Birmingham (6 Lots)

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

01 Feb 2021 at 17:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, which is seeking qualified providers to deliver Out of Hours Urgent Dental Care Services across six lots in Birmingham and Solihull. The tender, titled "Caretaker Services for Out of Hours Urgent Dental Care Services in Birmingham (6 Lots)," is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 19 February 2021. The contracting services are to commence on 1 April 2021, following the end of current contracts, and will last until 31 March 2023. This procurement falls under the healthcare industry, specifically dental services, and is conducted through an open procedure method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in dental services. Companies that can deliver urgent dental care effectively, especially on weekends and bank holidays, will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their operations in Birmingham and Solihull. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, benefiting from the commissioning unit's intention to engage flexible providers that can adapt to the requirements arising from current health needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Caretaker Services for Out of Hours Urgent Dental Care Services in Birmingham (6 Lots)

Notice Description

NHS England and NHS Improvement - West Midlands (referred to as the Commissioner) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express an interest in delivering Out of Hours Urgent Dental Care Services (Caretaker Services) at sites in Birmingham and Solihull for the following Lots: Lot 1 - North Birmingham - Saturdays Lot 2 - North Birmingham - Sundays and Bank Holidays) Lot 3 - South Birmingham - Saturdays Lot 4 - South Birmingham - Sundays and Bank Holidays) Lot 5 - Solihull - Saturdays Lot 6 - Solihull - Sundays and Bank Holidays. This procurement is to provide services under a caretaker arrangement to ensure ongoing cover for Out of Hours Services from 1st April 2021 for Birmingham, Solihull and adjacent areas. The original intention to have a single location based in the centre of Birmingham has been suspended in favour of three separate locations each providing Saturday or Sunday and Bank Holiday services. This is in response to the current COVID pandemic and designed to reduce unnecessary travel. The Commissioners intention will be to revert to a single location model in line with the recommendations of the previously published Health Needs Assessment and Public Consultation undertaken during 2019. The timetable for reverting to the original arrangements will be reviewed subject to conditions in place at the end of the contract term. The Services are required to be open at weekends (either Saturday or Sunday and Bank Holidays) as described for each Lot for a minimum of four hours to include midday and decontamination process to follow clinical face to face hours. Potential Bidders are to note, any premises listed outside of the specified Lot boundaries published within the tender documentation will be rejected. The current contracts for the existing services will end on 31 March 2021 and as a result the successful provider is expected to be fully operational, providing services from 1st April 2021. Potential bidders should note the limited timetable to mobilise services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a057ed4-bff6-49f8-958d-84bcd5d3c2c7
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
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
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 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 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
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B16 9RG
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
North Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

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