Award

Dental Epidemiology Fieldwork

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Sep 2023 at 15:16

Tender

03 Mar 2023 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for "Dental Epidemiology Fieldwork" services in the Health and social work services industry category. The Council, along with Leicester City Council and Rutland County Council, sought tenders for conducting annual surveys to gather epidemiology data. The service provider is tasked with examinations, consent gathering, data collection, and complying with national protocols. The contract was awarded to Community Dental Services CIC. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the status of the contract is cancelled.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for service providers in the health sector to engage with local authorities and gain contracts for conducting epidemiology surveys. Businesses with expertise in dental health data collection, clinical examination services, and adherence to national health protocols would be well-suited to compete. The opportunity requires a strong commitment to quality and adherence to required procedures. Interested parties should consider the detailed service requirements and the tender submission process to participate effectively.

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Notice Title

Dental Epidemiology Fieldwork

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking tenders from potential service providers for the procurement of a Dental Epidemiology Fieldwork Survey Service on behalf of itself, Leicester City Council and Rutland County Council. The service provider will be responsible for conducting annual Dental Epidemiology Fieldwork Surveys to gather epidemiology data in accordance with the national UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Dental Public Health Intelligence Programme (DPHIP) requirements, as well as any oral health surveys directed by the Secretary of State for Health.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service shall carry out dental epidemiological surveys for Leicester City, Leicestershire & Rutland. This shall require the Service Provider to complete clinical examinations on an agreed population, usually children, in settings located within Leicester City, Leicestershire & Rutland. These settings will be agreed with the Councils, dependant on the requirements of the DPHIP. The Service Provider shall be required to liaise with the relevant settings and work with them to encourage participation in the surveys and in obtaining consent from parents, carers and individuals (as required). The national programme provides guidance on how consent should be obtained . This may involve the Service Provider visiting the settings and communication with governors, parents, teachers, carers and managers and this is inclusive within the value of the Contract. Suitable clinical examiner(s) shall be identified by the Service Provider, along with sufficient support staff for administration, recording and data entry. Staff carrying out clinical examinations must be operating within their scope of practice as determined by the General Dental Council. The fieldwork team shall be familiar with, and comply with the standards and procedures laid down in the relevant National Protocol when it is released, including the use of specified equipment. This shall include but not be limited to: * compliance with the sampling process * approach to specified target populations * gaining of consent * examination method * application of measures * data entry and storage * back-up and handling of data * The provider must ensure staff carrying out clinical examinations have attended training and been successfully calibrated * Complete the fieldwork in accordance with the DPHIP protocols * Ensure appropriate cross infection control policy and procedures are in place * Carry out sampling of local area, in accordance with protocol and provide the administrative support required to enable the fieldwork to take place in accordance with national protocols * Liaise with and book appointments at settings * Carry out survey dental examinations and record findings in accordance with protocol * Carry out data cleaning The fieldwork team shall make the anonymised survey data available to the PHE epidemiology coordinator within the required timescales. The process shall be planned, executed and completed in the nationally agreed required time frames. The Service shall provide interpretation services for the sample population whose first language is not English and who require interpretation. The initial Service requirement is to provide the DPHIP surveys. However, it is recognised that this may require changing over the lifetime of the Contract following review of oral health needs assessment and analysis of data. The Councils may require the Service Provider to supplement the DPHIP surveys,(e.g. additional samples) to meet local needs, In these circumstances the Councils will agree any changes with the Service provider in advance. The Service Provider shall demonstrate that they have effective links with local organisations whose co-operation shall be required for successful completion of the fieldwork. They will also be expected to operate in a range of venues within Leicester City, Leicestershire & Rutland to collect data and will be expected to provide a transport solution for staff to enable this.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ae0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028083-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£387,605 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£387,605 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Mr Ikram Mohemmed, Robyn Dcruz, Susan-Louise Hope
Contact Email
ikram.mohemmed@leics.gov.uk, robyn.dcruz@leicester.gov.uk, susan-louise.hope@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163055688

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham South
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICES

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