Tender

NHS Mobile and Alternative Dental Services

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

28 May 2024 at 14:13

TenderUpdate

19 Apr 2024 at 08:15

Planning

16 Apr 2024 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is inviting tenders for the provision of NHS Mobile and Alternative Dental Services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, aiming to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on dental services. Key elements of the project include the deployment of mobile dental vans and offering appointments in rural and coastal communities. The initiative aligns with the joint Dental Recovery Plan by NHS England and the Department for Health and Social Care, targeting additional NHS dentistry treatments and appointments. The project seeks to improve provisions across England and explore innovative solutions to support underserved areas.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the healthcare and dental services sectors to contribute to NHS initiatives and expand their operations. Companies offering mobile healthcare solutions, dental services, and innovative healthcare technologies are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project emphasizes creativity and flexibility in service provision, including non-van solutions and pop-up services. With a focus on supporting target populations in need of dental care, this tender offers a growth opportunity for businesses with expertise in mobile healthcare delivery and service innovation.

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Notice Title

NHS Mobile and Alternative Dental Services

Notice Description

NHS England has published this Prior Information Notice in relation to the NHS Mobile and Alternative Dental Services.<br/><br/>The Covid-19 pandemic impacted provisions of dental services and although recent data indicates some improvement, there remains more work to be done to improve provisions across England.<br/><br/>In February 2024, NHS England and the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) launched a joint Dental Recovery Plan to provide more than 1.5 million additional NHS dentistry treatments or 2.5 million NHS dentistry appointments. Included in the plan is the commitment to deploy mobile dental vans to contribute to a proportion of these targets, as well as 'offering appointments to patients in targeted rural and coastal communities, starting later this year in the most under-served areas.'<br/><br/>NHS England is therefore keen to understand the range of services available to achieve this and to realise the ambitions of the Dental Recovery Plan.<br/><br/>We are aware of the limited availability of vans and workforce to deliver mobile dental services and so alongside the provision of vans and/or workforce, we are exploring other options such as (but not limited to), the provision of non-van solutions, including the use of local facilities for pop-up services. We are keen to think creatively on how we can best support this target population.<br/><br/>Further information regarding this project can be found on Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS England has published this Prior Information Notice in relation to the NHS Mobile and Alternative Dental Services.

The Covid-19 pandemic impacted provisions of dental services and although recent data indicates some improvement, there remains more work to be done to improve provisions across England.

In February 2024, NHS England and the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) launched a joint Dental Recovery Plan to provide more than 1.5 million additional NHS dentistry treatments or 2.5 million NHS dentistry appointments. Included in the plan is the commitment to deploy mobile dental vans to contribute to a proportion of these targets, as well as 'offering appointments to patients in targeted rural and coastal communities, starting later this year in the most under-served areas.'

NHS England is therefore keen to understand the range of services available to achieve this and to realise the ambitions of the Dental Recovery Plan.

We are aware of the limited availability of vans and workforce to deliver mobile dental services and so alongside the provision of vans and/or workforce, we are exploring other options such as (but not limited to), the provision of non-van solutions, including the use of local facilities for pop-up services. We are keen to think creatively on how we can best support this target population.

Further information regarding this project can be found on Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0452b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016632-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85130000 - Dental practice and related services

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
28 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Leigh Parker
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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