Award

Dental Service for people with complex needs

NHS DEVON ICB

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

18 Feb 2025 at 13:20

TenderUpdate

04 Feb 2025 at 14:32

Award

31 Jan 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Devon ICB has awarded a contract for dental services aimed at individuals who are homeless and have complex health needs. The contract, part of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, was awarded through a direct award process (process C) and does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, worth £201,525 and set to last from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, was awarded on 18th February 2025. The procurement category is services, specifically dental practice and related services, with operations based in Exeter, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in supporting vulnerable populations. Companies with expertise in integrating quality, value, improving equalities, and delivering social value are well-positioned to compete. The awarded contractor, Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise Ltd, exemplifies the type of organisation suited for such contracts, having a track record of satisfying similar contracts. This procurement process highlights the need for a reliable provider who can meet stringent quality and integration criteria, creating a niche market for businesses with relevant capabilities and innovative healthcare solutions.

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Notice Title

Dental Service for people with complex needs

Notice Description

The provider will provide a full range of dental services to patients who are homeless and have complex and long-standing health needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Devon sought to procure a Dental Service for people with complex needs. It is intending to award a contract of 3 years, commencing 01/04/2025 to Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise Ltd - following Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime. Lifetime value: PS201,525

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 12th 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-04dac0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005575-2025
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
£201,525 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 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 DEVON ICB
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
d-icb.contracting@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENINSULA DENTAL SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

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