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Contract for Clinical Dental Technician Services in HM Prisons

Kent Community Health N H S Foundation Trust

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28 Jan 2025 at 15:16

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16 Jan 2025 at 12:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Contract for Clinical Dental Technician Services in HM Prisons" is organised by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on dental practice and related services, as classified under CPV code 85130000. The procurement pertains to providing clinical dental technician services within the environments of His Majesty's Prisons in the UKJ region. Notably, the contract has been formally awarded as of 28 January 2025, and the services will commence from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a total contract value of up to £30,000. The procurement followed a direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in dental services, particularly those experienced in providing clinical dental technician services. Companies that can deliver high-quality and efficient dental care within correctional facilities would be well-suited for this contract. Additionally, the specific requirements, such as managing denture work promptly and reducing health inequalities for prison inmates, highlight the need for a provider with a proven track record in patient satisfaction and operational efficiency. This direct award process further ensures that experienced and capable suppliers, like the appointed Kent Dentures Ltd, are entrusted with maintaining high service standards, thus opening doors for similarly qualified businesses to participate in future procurement opportunities under similar regimes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Clinical Dental Technician Services in HM Prisons

Notice Description

Provision of an efficient and effective Clinical Dental Technician Service to His Majesty's Prisons (HMP) environments on behalf of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) Dental Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide an efficient and effective service that will ensure the delivery of high quality clinical dental technician services to patients in His Majesty's prisons (HMP). Contract to be awarded to existing supplier under PSR Direct Award C Process. 1 year contract.

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 27 January 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Representations should be made via email to sarah.woodcock2@nhs.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d08e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002857-2025
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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 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
Kent Community Health N H S Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Postcode Area
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kent Dentures Ltd

Further Information

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