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Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Oxfordshire to NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB)

Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB) has initiated a procurement process for the provision of Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Oxfordshire. This procurement, conducted by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit, covers five lots focused on specific areas within Oxfordshire, including Vale of the White Horse and West Oxfordshire, among others. The process, conducted under the competitive Provider Selection Regime (PSR), is currently at the tender stage, having been updated to include contractual information and award intentions. Contracts are set to commence from 1st April 2025 with planned services in place by 30th September of the same year. Each contract spans up to ten years, offering providers a stable, long-term opportunity in the main procurement category of services related to dental practice.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the dental services industry, particularly those with the capability to deliver services that align with the NHS's strategic priorities, such as improving children's oral health and access for vulnerable groups. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in dental services, and with a capacity for large-scale service provision, stand to benefit considerably. With the procurement process open to bidding for a maximum of two lots per provider, businesses have the flexibility to tailor their bids to their capabilities while potentially securing pivotal roles in delivering high-quality, strategically aligned dental care in Oxfordshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Oxfordshire to NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB)

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB) sought providers who had the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in the Oxfordshire area. The procurement was divided into 5 lots and covered the following areas: Lot 1: Vale of the White Horse (East) Lot 2: Vale of the White Horse (West) Lot 3: West Oxfordshire (South) Lot 4: West Oxfordshire (North) Lot 5: Cherwell East Interested parties could bid for a maximum of two Lots. 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 * provide bookable appointments outside of core hours * 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://www.bucksoxonberksw.icb.nhs.uk/our-strategies-and-plans/primary-care-strategy/ * 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 1st April 2025 and by 30th September 2025. The maximum total contract values were as follows: Lot 1: PS6,530,000 Lot 2: PS4,571,000 Lot 3: PS8,162,500 Lot 4: PS4,571,000 Lot 5: PS4,897,500 This notice serves as an intention to award a contract for Lot 5 (Cherwell East) under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The Contract Award Notice was published for Lots 1, 2 and 3 on 23rd April 2025 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016638-2025 The Contract Award Notice was published for Lot 4 on 29th May 2025 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028313-2025 This procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Lot Information

Vale of the White Horse (East)

Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB) were seeking providers who had the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in the Oxfordshire area. Lot 1 covers Vale of the White Horse (East). The contract for Lot 1 will be for a term of up to 114 months and 2 days, with the service commencement date to be agreed with the Commissioner due to the delay in awarding the contract, based on the original timeline. The maximum total contract value is PS6,204,395. The contract will be for the delivery of 20,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum. Please note that the contract will be flexed by 10% per annum in the period to 31st March 2027 to test the provision of an additional service relating to Children's Oral Health Improvement. In this period the activity target will be reduced by 10% per annum with this resource used to provide sessions focused on Children's Oral Health Improvement. This will subject to review prior to March 2027. This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Renewal: Subject to renewal at the end of the initial contract term.

Vale of the White Horse (West)

Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB) were seeking providers who had the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in the Oxfordshire area. Lot 2 covers Vale of the White Horse (West). The contract for Lot 2 will be for a term of up to 116 months, with the service commencement date to be agreed with the Commissioner due to the delay in awarding the contract, based on the original timeline. The maximum total contract value is PS4,418,216 The contract will be for the delivery of 14,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum. Please note that the contract will be flexed by 10% per annum in the period to 31st March 2027 to test the provision of an additional service relating to Children's Oral Health Improvement. In this period the activity target will be reduced by 10% per annum with this resource used to provide sessions focused on Children's Oral Health Improvement. This will subject to review prior to March 2027. This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Renewal: Subject to renewal at the end of the initial contract term.

West Oxfordshire (South)

Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB) were seeking providers who had the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in the Oxfordshire area. Lot 3 covers West Oxfordshire (South). The contract for Lot 3 will be for a term of up to 116 months, with the service commencement date to be agreed with the Commissioner due to the delay in awarding the contract, based on the original timeline. The maximum total contract value is PS7,889,671. The contract will be for the delivery of 25,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum. Please note that the contract will be flexed by 10% per annum in the period to 31st March 2027 to test the provision of an additional service relating to Children's Oral Health Improvement. In this period the activity target will be reduced by 10% per annum with this resource used to provide sessions focused on Children's Oral Health Improvement. This will subject to review prior to March 2027. This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Renewal: Subject to renewal at the end of the initial contract term.

West Oxfordshire (North)

Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB) were seeking providers who had the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in the Oxfordshire area. Lot 4 covers West Oxfordshire (North). The contract for Lot 4 will be for a term of up to 116 months and 18 days, with the service commencement date to be agreed with the Commissioner due to the delay in awarding the contract, based on the original timeline. The maximum total contract value is PS4,440,758. The contract will be for the delivery of 14,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum. Please note that the contract will be flexed by 10% per annum in the period to 31st March 2027 to test the provision of an additional service relating to Children's Oral Health Improvement. In this period the activity target will be reduced by 10% per annum with this resource used to provide sessions focused on Children's Oral Health Improvement. This will subject to review prior to March 2027. This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Renewal: Subject to renewal at the end of the initial contract term.

Cherwell East

Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB) were seeking providers who had the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in the Oxfordshire area. Lot 5 covers Cherwell East. The contract for Lot 5 will be for a term of up to 116 months, with the service commencement date to be agreed with the Commissioner due to the delay in awarding the contract, based on the original timeline. The maximum total contract value is PS4,733,803. The contract will be for the delivery of 15,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum. Please note that the contract will be flexed by 10% per annum in the period to 31st March 2027 to test the provision of an additional service relating to Children's Oral Health Improvement. In this period the activity target will be reduced by 10% per annum with this resource used to provide sessions focused on Children's Oral Health Improvement. This will subject to review prior to March 2027. This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Renewal: Subject to renewal at the end of the initial contract term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b190
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044522-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85130000 - Dental practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,732,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£28,732,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,714,585 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 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
Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COWLEY
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Bloxdent Ltd

Damira Dental Studios Ltd

Haddenham DC Limited

Smile Care Oxford LTD

Further Information

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