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National Dental Epidemiology Programme Service

Lancashire County Council

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23 Jun 2025 at 14:56

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09 Jun 2025 at 15:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is moving forward with the procurement process for the National Dental Epidemiology Programme Service, focusing on dental practice and related services. This service falls under the healthcare industry, with the procurement stage currently marked at the Award stage. The contract has been awarded on 23rd June 2025 with the service set to commence on 1st October 2025. The contract duration is initially 23 months, ending on 31st August 2028, with an option to extend by an additional 12 months. Located in Lancashire, this project aims to gather extensive data regarding dental health, informing necessary treatment service commissions and preventive programmes. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure via a direct award process C without the prior publication of a competition call.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses that specialise in dental services and have a strong understanding of epidemiological research. The contract's potential extension offers longevity and scope for expanding service provision. While Lancashire County Council has chosen to work with the existing provider, UCLan Community Dentists Limited, it presents a promising model that aligns quality, cost-effectiveness, integration, collaboration, and social value. For other businesses, there is an opportunity to explore similar services or to integrate community health solutions that address dental decay issues in children and adults within the region. It suits SMEs interested in contributing to healthy outcomes and improving accessibility while potentially expanding their reach or innovating their service offerings in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Dental Epidemiology Programme Service

Notice Description

This specification defines the requirements for the delivery of the National Dental Epidemiology Programme (NDEP) across Lancashire. The National Dental Epidemiology Programme for England is the primary national dental survey providing data on the levels of dental decay in children and adults. It provides robust and comparable intelligence about health and social conditions, informing the commissioning of treatment services and preventive programmes. The anticipated Service Commencement Date 01/10/2025. The contract shall have an initial period of 23 months (31/08/2028) with the option to extend for a further 12 months. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Direct Award process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS360,700 This is an existing service. The intention is to award to the existing provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This specification defines the requirements for the delivery of the National Dental Epidemiology Programme (NDEP) across Lancashire. The National Dental Epidemiology Programme for England is the primary national dental survey providing data on the levels of dental decay in children and adults. It provides robust and comparable intelligence about health and social conditions, informing the commissioning of treatment services and preventive programmes. The anticipated Service Commencement Date 01/10/2025. The contract shall have an initial period of 23 months (31/08/2028) with the option to extend for a further 12 months. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Direct Award process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS360,700 This is an existing service. The intention is to award to the existing provider.

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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on 20/06/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054584
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034442-2025
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
£360,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lancashire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCLan Community Dentists Limited

Further Information

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