Planning

Out of Hours Dental & Dental Access Helpine

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

12 May 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is planning a procurement process for the delivery of an Out of Hours Dental Service and Dental Access Helpline in Devon. This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulated by the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 and is aimed at finding the most suitable provider for the services required. Notably, the process does not follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with evaluation work set to begin on 27 May 2025. Interested providers should be aware of this upcoming opportunity, which focuses broadly on dental-practice services within the region classified under CPV 85131000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers in the dental industry to expand their operations and establish valuable connections with NHS partners. Businesses specialising in dental health services, particularly those capable of offering reliable out-of-hours support, will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. As NHS Devon seeks to appoint a provider through a competitive selection process, businesses with the capacity to deliver comprehensive dental services and helpline support are encouraged to express interest, thus fostering potential business growth and community service improvement within the Devon region.

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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-0510b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020398-2025
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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