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Provision of General Dental Services at HMP Swansea

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is seeking providers for the "Provision of General Dental Services at HMP Swansea", aimed at delivering essential dental care for adult male prisoners. Located in Neath, Wales, this procurement is currently at the Award stage, having resulted in a contract signed on 22nd July 2022. The tender, categorised under services, includes an overarching aim to improve oral health among prisoners who typically face significant treatment needs due to deprivation and health complications. Interested parties had to express their interest by the 5th of June 2022, with the tender being released on the 6th of June 2022.

This tender presents a solid opportunity for dental service providers, particularly those with experience in delivering care in secure environments. Businesses that specialise in dental practice services, particularly those familiar with the challenges of providing care to vulnerable populations, will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their operations. Competent providers can contribute to a much-needed service while also growing their portfolio in a unique and impactful sector that addresses critical healthcare issues.

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Notice Title

Provision of General Dental Services at HMP Swansea

Notice Description

HMP Swansea is a category B/C prison for adult males remanded into custody from the local courts, as well as convicted and sentenced prisoners. The prisoner profile is a familiar one across the UK; Overall maintaining good oral health is a challenge. Many prisoners come into custody from areas of substantial deprivation with very highlevels of treatment need. These circumstances are often compounded by a history of prolonged substance misuse, tobacco use, excess alcohol consumption and infrequent dental attendance when outside the prison.The nature of the prison environment makes the delivery of care as equally challenging as the oral health of the patients. The population presents with incredibly high needs and there are a high number of emergency and urgent cases. The high turnover of prisoners in remand or short-stay institutions, where short sentences or frequent transfers between facilities mean courses of treatment can go unfinished as prisoners are movedon.AimsTo ensure that Swansea Bay UHB's contracted dental services for men at HMP Swansea is driven by the men's needs, their best long term interests, and minimises risks to themselves as individuals.To ensure care is consistent with relevant national and Swansea Bay UHB guidelines and policies and recognised best practice and is provided:>in a safe environment>by individuals who are competent to deliver the needs of the men and assess their best long term interests>Underpinning Principles and Objectives of the ServiceThe purpose of this dental service provision is to promote a high quality, and preventative oral health focused dental care in a secure setting that is comparable to the service patients should expect to receive in a primary care setting.The service will be evidence based and will enable the dental team to exercise professional judgement in working with patients to agree outcomes that will best promote better oral health and prevent ill health.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-121523
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121523
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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
8 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
JULIE WILLIAMS, Sam Hughes
Contact Email
julie.williams74@wales.nhs.uk, samuel.hughes2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1639848544, +44 1745366793

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JL
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIME FOR TEETH

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