Award

Mobile Dentistry Unit

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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05 Sep 2024 at 11:33

Award

22 Aug 2024 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has awarded a contract for a "Mobile Dentistry Unit" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations of 2023. This procurement falls under the "Dental practice and related services" industry category, aimed at improving access to dentistry for vulnerable residents in Southend-on-Sea. The procurement follows a direct award process and is classified under the "services" procurement category. The contract's start date is 5th September 2024, with a total value of £55,200. The Council used a selective approach due to the specific needs addressed by the PSR, beginning with an initial standstill period for representations by providers until 4th September 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in healthcare and dental services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality mobile dentistry units. It’s an ideal contract for SMEs with expertise in servicing complex and vulnerable populations, enabling them to expand their market presence and demonstrate their capacity for high-impact, community-focused health initiatives. The awarded provider must ensure immediate and short-term dental care along with referrals, positioning businesses in the health sector to showcase their proficiency in essential public health services.

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Notice Title

Mobile Dentistry Unit

Notice Description

A high quality Dental Unit to come to the City of Southend-on-Sea to provide and improve access to dentistry for those who are in the most need locally, including some of our most vulnerable and complex residents. The primary aim is to provide immediate/short term dentistry including information and guidance on dental hygiene along with onward referrals for ongoing dentistry appointments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A high quality Dental Unit to come to the City of Southend-on-Sea to provide and improve access to dentistry for those who are in the most need locally, including some of our most vulnerable and complex residents. The primary aim is to provide immediate/short term dentistry including information and guidance on dental hygiene along with onward referrals for ongoing dentistry appointments. The Council are intending to award this contract to an existing provider, following Direct Award Process C. Lifetime value of the contract is PS55,200.00 The contract start date is 5th September 2024 to 4th September 2025.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 4th September 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049306
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028410-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£55,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementadvisors@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1702212500

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENTAID THE DENTAL CHARITY

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