Planning

The Provision of Dental Prosthetic Services

SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

14 Apr 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage for a tender titled "The Provision of Dental Prosthetic Services". The procurement involves establishing a multi-supplier Framework Agreement under the Light Touch Regime, divided into six geographical lots, with services centred around Haywards Heath Health Centre in West Sussex. The procurement focuses on dental practice and related services, aiming to support the authority in delivering specialised dental prosthetic services. Key dates include the future notice date of 14th April 2025, marking planned activities for the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in dental prosthetic services, particularly those with expertise in special needs dentistry. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive dental prosthetic solutions across multiple geographical locations would be well-suited to compete. The multi-supplier framework allows for flexibility and the potential for multiple successful contracts, encouraging SMEs and larger enterprises alike to participate and expand their service offerings within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Dental Prosthetic Services

Notice Description

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust ("SCFT"/"Authority") is issuing this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") in connection with the competitive procurement of Provision of Dental Prosthetic Services.<br/><br/>The Authority is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement with multiple lots for the provision of Dental Prosthetic Services (the "Framework Agreement"). This agreement will enable the call-off of dental prosthetic services under the Light Touch Regime ("LTR"). The Framework Agreement will comprise of suppliers with the necessary skills and expertise to support the Authority in delivering a comprehensive range of special needs dental prosthetic services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust ("SCFT"/"Authority") is issuing this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") in connection with the competitive procurement of Provision of Dental Prosthetic Services.

The Authority is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement with multiple lots for the provision of Dental Prosthetic Services (the "Framework Agreement"). This agreement will enable the call-off of dental prosthetic services under the Light Touch Regime ("LTR"). The Framework Agreement will comprise of suppliers with the necessary skills and expertise to support the Authority in delivering a comprehensive range of special needs dental prosthetic services.

The Authority reserves the right to award a contract to some; all; or none of the lots as a result of the procurement process.

The Framework will be divided into six (6) Geographical Lots:
* Lot 1 - Haywards Heath Health Centre, Heath Road, Haywards Heath West Sussex

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0502ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015075-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£416,667 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Mari Keet
Contact Email
mari.keet2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON , ELM GROVE
Postcode
BN2 3EW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Hanover & Elm Grove
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

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