Tender

Provision of Unscheduled Dental Services across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire (excluding Bassetlaw)

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

11 Apr 2019 at 14:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently conducting a tender for the provision of Unscheduled Dental Services across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire (excluding Bassetlaw). This project falls under the healthcare industry category and aims to enhance access to emergency dental care for local residents. The tender period concludes on 8th May 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and continue until 29th February 2024. This procurement is being managed through an open procedure, inviting suitably qualified providers to apply for one of the sixteen Personal Dental Services (PDS) contracts available, each offered as separate lots. The services will be delivered within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for dental service providers looking to expand their business footprint. Organisations specialising in urgent and emergency dental care, particularly those equipped to provide immediate treatment and triage via services like NHS 111, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on integrating dental services with broader urgent care provisions creates a compelling landscape for growth, catering to the increasing demand for accessible and timely emergency dental services in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Unscheduled Dental Services across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire (excluding Bassetlaw)

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden and GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS England (North Midlands) are inviting suitably qualified providers to deliver Unscheduled Dental Services (UDS) in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire (excluding Bassetlaw). Unscheduled Dental Services (UDS) in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire (excluding Bassetlaw) will encompass emergency and urgent dental problems that may present within or outside of routine working hours. Patients wanting to access the Unscheduled Dental Care Services will be triaged by the NHS 111 call handler; the NHS 111 service will provide the appropriate advice and where appropriate will book a same day appointment where possible or an appointment the following day with a registered Dental practice at a time and location suitable for the patient. The Urgent and Emergency Care Review and Five Year Forward View; Next Steps emphasise the need to change the way emergency care is offered, in order that everyone can receive the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate place, first time around. This includes equitable access to high quality unscheduled dental services that are integrated with the wider urgent care system. The aims of the Unscheduled Dental Service are; To deliver unscheduled dental care services providing assessment and treatment for patients with a variety of non-life-threatening dental conditions to the population of Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire To reduce inappropriate attendances at A & E To ensure services are provided in a safe, caring, appropriate and accessible environment; and To contribute the dental element of an integrated unscheduled health care service by providing advice, care and treatment to patients via NHS 111 using administrative, nursing, medical and dental professionals. The Services are being commissioned as sixteen separate Personal Dental Services (PDS) contracts, one per Lot. Further details can be accessed via the Arden and GEM portal EU Supply https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=AGCSU&target=&timeout= (registration is free of charge) Please select Tender reference - 34761 Details regarding the lots can be found in the service specification and Document 1 of the tender documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47297e57-5c63-42d5-a91f-77d53d38bec6
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 (above threshold)
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
11 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 29 Feb 2024 3-4 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
Sarah Groves
Contact Email
sarah.groves4@nhs.net
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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