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Provision of Dental Services in Suffolk Prisons

NHS ENGLAND

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28 Jan 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England (East of England) intends to award a contract for the provision of dental services in Suffolk Prisons (HMP Highpoint, HMP Warren Hill, and HMP Hollesey Bay). This procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and does not apply to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The award stage is currently underway, with a standstill period until 7 February 2025 for representations. The contract, valued at approximately £1,703,610 over four years, follows a direct award process to the existing provider, Community Dental Services, reflecting the limited procurement method without prior call for competition. These services are classified under the Health and social work services category (CPV 85000000). The procurement process, initiated on 28 January 2025, highlights the focus on quality, value, integration, and social value.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in dental and healthcare services to understand procurement priorities within the public health sector. Firms with a demonstrated ability to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and socially valuable services would find similar contracts beneficial for business growth. Entities capable of integrating services across healthcare and prison systems, and those with strong stakeholder engagement, would also be well-positioned. This contract emphasises innovation, collaboration, and the reduction of health inequalities, offering a competitive edge to businesses adept at managing these criteria.

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Notice Title

Provision of Dental Services in Suffolk Prisons

Notice Description

Provision of Dental Services in Suffolk Prisons (HMP Highpoint, HMP Warren Hill and HMP Hollesey Bay).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Dental Services in Suffolk Prisons. It is the commissioners intention to award a contract to the existing provider following a Direct Award Process C, the approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS1,703,610 for a period of 4 years.

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 NHS England Commissioners by 7 February 2025. 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-04d6be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002840-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85131000 - Dental-practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,703,610 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Chris Horrocks
Contact Email
chris.horrocks@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7771981515

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICES

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