Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services Limited is planning a procurement process titled “Market Engagement - NHS Greater Manchester ICB Oral Health Improvement Programme.” This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically dental kits. The objective is to appoint a supplier to provide and deliver dental resources, including fluoride toothpaste and age-appropriate toothbrushes, to approximately 33,584 children living in absolute poverty across the ten localities of Greater Manchester: Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, and Wigan. The contracting authority is currently in the planning stage, with future notices expected by 6 January 2025. The total value of the contract is estimated at £250,000.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the dental products industry with the capacity to handle large-scale orders and distribution. Businesses with experience in healthcare supplies, especially those familiar with public health initiatives and community support programmes, would be well-suited to compete. Participation in this project could enhance the supplier’s portfolio and strengthen their market position within the healthcare sector, given the prominence and reach of the NHS Greater Manchester ICB. The market engagement process signifies a collaborative approach, offering potential suppliers the chance to influence the service specifications and commercial model before the tender is officially released.

Planning

Market Engagement - NHS Greater Manchester ICB Oral Health Improvement Programme

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

31st October 2024 11:24:15 AM
Contract Summary

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (Contracting Authority) are aiming to build upon and redesign its oral health programme to offer supplementary support across all areas of Greater Manchester (GM). They are looking to appoint a supplier to supply and deliver dental resources such as toothbrush and toothpaste to approximately 33,584 children living in absolute poverty across the 10GM localities of Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan. The fluoride toothpaste and age-appropriate toothbrushes will support these localities as an additional supplement with their local oral health programmes of activity. NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is currently developing their Service Specification, contracting process and commercial model for The Provision of supply and deliver dental supplies for NHS GM ICB under Primary Care Oral Health Improvement for supporting Evidence Based Oral Health Programme across Greater Manchester (GM) localities. The Market Engagement Questionnaire can be downloaded and responded to at the below link - https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/21427948. For further information, please review the Market Engagement Questionnaire.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04b2dc

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

33711790

CPV Division(s)

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
Awarding Authority

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

sarah.golby1@nhs.net

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Spectrum House

BRISTOL

BS13LG

United Kingdom

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Market Engagement - NHS Greater Manchester ICB Oral Health Improvement Programme

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

Contract Timeline

Contract Summary

Contract Details

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Awarding Authority