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Expressions of Interest for the Provision of Caretaker Dental Services in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

04 Feb 2019 at 12:02

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently engaged in the planning stage for a tender titled "Expressions of Interest for the Provision of Caretaker Dental Services in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire." This procurement is aimed at providing General Dental Services and/or Urgent Dental Services in Mablethorpe, which has a population of around 12,500 residents, primarily consisting of older individuals. The deadline for interested providers to submit their expressions of interest is 19th February 2019, and the proposed contract is expected to be in place for 18 months starting from 1st April 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in dental care, particularly those capable of offering general and urgent dental services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. Engaging in this contract could help providers expand their reach in Lincolnshire, deliver services to approximately 5,600 patients annually, and position themselves favourably for future engagements as the full Invitation to Tender is prepared.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expressions of Interest for the Provision of Caretaker Dental Services in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of NHS England (the commissioner) is seeking market interest for the Provision of General Dental Services and/or Urgent Dental Services in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire for approximately 20,000 UDAs. It is proposed this will be a caretaker contract for a period of 18 months starting from 1st April 2019 whilst a full Invitation to Tender is being prepared. Mablethorpe is a small rural town on the East Coast of Lincolnshire located in the local authority area of East Lindsey (approximate population including neighbouring Sutton on Sea is 12,500). There are a high proportion of older people residing in this area as reflected in the Dental Year End Report (March 2018). The opportunity will be to provide services to approximately 5,600 patients per year. The aim of this Expression of Interest is to; 1. Allow the market visibility of the proposed opportunity; 2. Support NHS England to make an informed decision on the future commissioning of this service. 3. To gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity across Lincolnshire to deliver the services. To this end, interested providers are requested to complete a short questionnaire by 19th February 2019 to express interest in this opportunity. Additional information: If your organisation is interested in providing these services as set out above please complete the market assessment questionnaire. The Commissioner would appreciate your feedback on the services being tendered. We have a separate market engagement opportunity as this was published as a standalone notice within the EU Supply system. Therefore please register your interest against: Quote/tender 34337 - Expressions of Interest for Provision of Dental Services in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire - NHS England - Central Midlands and complete and submit the questionnaire. This is purely a Expressions of Interest exercise; any subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when published. The responses received during the Expressions of Interest exercise will not be taken into account in any future evaluation process as part of the formal procurement process. Please note the deadline for responses is by 12 noon on 19th February 2019

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f659df-7a68-4435-927a-e28a3a1683b0
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
4 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Feb 2019Expired
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
Sarah Groves
Contact Email
sarah.groves@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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