Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Personal Dental Services (PDS) in London Prisons and Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre

N E L Commissioning Support Unit

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2021 at 12:32

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

29 Sep 2020 at 10:04

Tender Notice
Tender

28 Sep 2020 at 23:36

Tender Notice
Planning

24 Sep 2020 at 00:21

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Jul 2020 at 23:22

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jul 2020 at 10:01

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Jul 2020 at 16:55

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Jul 2020 at 16:50

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, through the N E L Commissioning Support Unit, has conducted a competitive procurement process for Personal Dental Services (PDS) in various London Prisons and the Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre. This procurement, titled "Personal Dental Services (PDS) in London Prisons and Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre", falls under the health services category with an estimated total contract value of £12.1 million and will implement a five-year contract starting from April 1, 2021, with an option for two additional years. The contract encompasses four lots across locations including HMP Wandsworth, HMP Brixton, HMP Pentonville, and HMP Belmarsh, with key deadlines including a submission end date that previously fell on November 6, 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the dental service sector, as it allows for a diverse range of services including examination, treatment planning, and preventative care in a prison context. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with experience in providing similar health-related services. The competitive bidding process enables multiple bids across different lots, making this a viable opportunity for dental practices looking to expand their capabilities and reach in public health service provision.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Personal Dental Services (PDS) in London Prisons and Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre

Notice Description

NHS England (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") ran a competitive procurement process to commission Personal Dental Services (PDS) in London Prisons and Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre ("the Service"). From 1 April 2019, NHS England and NHS Improvement are working together as a new single organisation to better support the NHS to deliver improved care for patients. Further information regarding the role and purpose of NHS England and NHS Improvement is available from this url: https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/about-nhs-england/ This procurement was divided into 4 Lots: Lot 1 Immigration Removal Central Heathrow Lot 2 HMP Wandsworth & HMP Brixton Lot 3 HMP Pentonville & HMP Wormwood Scrubs Lot 4 HMP Belmarsh, HMP Thameside and HMP YOI Isis What is in Scope? * Full range of PDS mandatory dental services examination; advice and planning of treatment; periodontal treatment; surgical treatment; the taking of radiographs; the issue of prescriptions, diagnosis; preventative care and treatment; conservative treatment; supply and repair of dental appliances; the supply of listed drugs and listed appliances; * Minor Oral Surgery Sessions (except IRC) * Triage Service * Multi-disciplinary team approach to service delivery including hygienist and oral health educator * Prevention & oral health education * Repair & maintenance of fixed assets and repair maintenance and replacement of non-fixed assets What is not in Scope? * Additional services advanced mandatory services dental public health services domiciliary services orthodontic services sedation services * Medicine dispensing and costs - responsibility of healthcare providers The contract for the Service is awarded for a period of 5 years, with an optional extension for a further period of 2 years (twenty-four months) in two one year increments (5+1+1). Therefore the maximum duration of this contract, if all extension options are taken up will be 7 years (84 months). Contract Start and End Dates: HMP Wandsworth & HMP Brixton 01/04/2021 - 31/03/2028 IRC Heathrow 01/09/2021 - 31/08/2028 HMP Pentonville & HMP Wormwood Scrubs 01/12/2021 - 30/11/2028 HMP Belmarsh, HMP Thameside and HMP YOI Isis 01/04/2022 - 31/03/2029 Additional information: This Tender process was managed by NEL Commissioning Support Unit (NEL) on behalf of The Authority in connection with a competitive procurement exercise that is being conducted in accordance with a process based on the Open Procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations" (as amended)). The services to which this Procurement relates fall within the "Light Touch Regime" (LTR) governing procurement of Health, Social, Education and Other service contracts. Neither the reference to "Open Procedure", "ITT", "SQ", the use of the term "Tender process", nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the Contracting Authority intends to hold itself bound to any of the Regulations, save those applicable to LTR provisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c58a21c3-c89f-42d1-a3ef-250d6208610e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d1b46a-be79-4435-9690-bad5b51ec47c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£12,100,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,053,720 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2020Expired
Award Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N E L Commissioning Support Unit
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2A 2DU
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

PRISONER CENTRED DENTAL CARE LIMITED

Smile Care Slough 24 Limited

Visiting Specialist Services Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...