Planning

Out of Hours Dental & Dental Access Helpine

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

12 May 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of out-of-hours dental services and a dental access helpline in the region of Devon, United Kingdom. This contract, identified under "Out of Hours Dental & Dental Access Helpline" and classified under dental-practice services, falls within the healthcare industry category. The selection process will be conducted following the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, rather than the typical Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Evaluation of potential providers is scheduled to begin on 27 May 2025. The NHS Devon ICB PSR Steering Group will oversee the contract award process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for dental service providers capable of offering comprehensive out-of-hours support and access helpline services. Businesses specialising in healthcare services, especially those with expertise in dental care, will find this tender aligns with their service offerings. The procurement method, focused on selecting the most suitable provider, encourages competitive entries from qualified organisations seeking to expand their service footprint within the public health sector in Devon. Those with a proven track record in handling similar healthcare service contracts are likely to be strong contenders.

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Notice Title

Out of Hours Dental & Dental Access Helpine

Notice Description

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board will be undertaking a procurement exercise in relation to the delivery of an Out of Hours Dental Service and Dental Access Helpline Provision. Further details provided below. This is a Provider Selection Regime intended approach notice to advise this procurement will be undertaken using the most suitable provider process.<br/><br/>Evaluation work will commence 27 May 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Devon are look for a suitable provider to deliver Out of Hours Dental and Dental Access Line Provision in Devon

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 award will be reviewed and confirmed via the NHS Devon ICB PSR Steering Group.

The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0510ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020395-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85131000 - Dental-practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 May 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
NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Mrs Tracey Kerslake
Contact Email
tracey.kerslake@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
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
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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