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The Provision of Dental Prosthetic Services

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

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14 Apr 2025 at 16:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of dental prosthetic services, classified under the "Dental practice and related services" industry category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 24 April 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 29 April 2025. The contract award is expected to be announced by 20 May 2025, and the services will commence on 2 June 2025, for an initial term of two years, with potential extensions. The procurement is divided into six geographical lots across various locations in Sussex, United Kingdom, such as Haywards Heath, Crawley, Chichester, Worthing, and Brighton. The procurement method is an open procedure, operating under the Light Touch Regime.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in dental prosthetics, particularly those with experience in providing services for special needs patients. Establishing a Framework Agreement with multiple suppliers ensures a competitive procurement process, allowing varied businesses to potentially secure contracts across multiple lots. Companies with strong quality, social value, and cost competitiveness stand well-suited to compete in this tender. This multi-lot structure opens doors for both local and larger scale dental service providers to grow by participating in specific geographical segments, fostering business expansion and a diverse supplier base within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

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. 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

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial term is two (2) years with a possible extension of two (2) twelve (12) month periods each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0502cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015077-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£416,667 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON , ELM GROVE
Postcode
BN2 3EW
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Hanover & Elm Grove
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Further Information

Notice Documents

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