Notice Information
Notice Title
Mandatory Dental Services in Chard and Crewkerne to NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Notice Description
NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) sought providers who had the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Somerset area. The procurement was divided into 2 lots and covered the following areas: Lot 1: Chard Lot 2: Crewkerne The aims for MDS provision are to: * contribute to improving oral and general health * reduce inequalities in health and access to dental care by providing extra support to groups of vulnerable adults and children. This includes, but is not limited to, children, residents of care homes, other vulnerable groups and patients weighing up to 227kg (35 stones and 10.45 lbs) * provide access to NHS dental services to ensure equity and consistency of provision * improve children's oral health through partnership working with local stakeholders * deliver appropriate, efficient and cost-effective services within the service * provide high quality dental services within framework of the NHS (General Dental Services/Personal Dental Services) Regulations 2005 and any subsequent revisions * provide access within contracted hours to un-associated patients identified as having an urgent dental need via NHS 111, NHS Dental Helpline, out of hours services and self-referral * refer patients to other NHS services as appropriate in line with the relevant local protocols and guidance * establish a positive working relationship between the Commissioner and Provider to facilitate and maximise high quality service delivery * develop services in line with the evolving strategic approach to primary care dental provision and align with the priorities of the NHS Long Term Plan - www.longtermplan.nhs.uk and ICB Primary Care Strategy - https://oursomerset.org.uk/about-us/strategy-joint-forward-plan/ * promote overall health in line with Making Every Contact Count - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/making-every-contact-count-mecc-practical-resources * keep availability of appointments up to date on https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/how-to-find-an-nhs-dentist/ * comply with recall intervals, in line with NICE Guidelines (CG19). The contracts will be for a term of up to 10 years. Services were due to commence from 30th May 2025 and by 28th November 2025. The maximum total contract values were as follows: Lot 1: PS8,925,000 Lot 2: PS5,425,000 The Commissioner will be contracting for the services using the Standard clauses for a Personal Dental Services agreement. Lot 1 award notices have previously been issued (www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034294-2025). This notice serves as an intention to award a contract for Lot 2 under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), Service commencement for Lot 2 has been delayed due to the seeking of assurances through a preferred bidder period. This procurement was being carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
Lot Information
Chard
NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) sought providers who had the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in the Somerset area. Lot 1 covers Chard. The contract for Lot 1 will be for a term of up to 116 months and 29 days. Services are due to commence from 28th November 2025. The maximum total contract value is PS8,479,973. The contract will be for the delivery of 25,500 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum.
Renewal: Subject to renewal at the end of the initial contract term.
Mandatory Dental Services in CrewkerneNHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) sought providers who had the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in the Somerset area. Lot 2 covers Crewkerne. The contract for Lot 2 will be for a term of up to 116 months and 29 days. Services are due to commence within 6 months of contract award and the actual service commencement date is to be agreed with the Commissioner. The maximum total contract value is PS5,285,288. The contract will be for the delivery of 15,500 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum.
Renewal: Subject to renewal at the end of the initial contract term.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0492de
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069478-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planning 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
-
- CPV Codes
85130000 - Dental practice and related services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £14,350,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- £14,350,000 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £13,765,261 £10M-£100M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 29 Oct 202510 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 18 Feb 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 15 Oct 2024Expired
- Award Date
- 9 Jun 20251 years ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB)
- Additional Buyers
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- YEOVIL
- Postcode
- BA22 8HR
- Postcode Area
- Bath
- Country
- England
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLK South West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLK62 Somerset
- Delivery Location
- TLK South West (England), TLK23 Somerset CC
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- Local Authority
- Somerset
- Electoral Ward
- Brympton
- Westminster Constituency
- Yeovil
Further Information
Notice URLs
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