--- title: "Market Engagement Event for the procurement of Orthodontics across Shropshire and Staffordshire." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-116c200e-ca0d-4fbd-a35b-a9ec84b01a46" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-116c200e-ca0d-4fbd-a35b-a9ec84b01a46" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-116c200e-ca0d-4fbd-a35b-a9ec84b01a46.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-116c200e-ca0d-4fbd-a35b-a9ec84b01a46.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2018-08-07" --- # Market Engagement Event for the procurement of Orthodontics across Shropshire and Staffordshire. Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-116c200e-ca0d-4fbd-a35b-a9ec84b01a46 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-116c200e-ca0d-4fbd-a35b-a9ec84b01a46) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-116c200e-ca0d-4fbd-a35b-a9ec84b01a46.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is organising a market engagement event for the procurement of Orthodontic services across Shropshire and Staffordshire. This event, titled "Market Engagement Event for the procurement of Orthodontics," is scheduled for 18:00 to 20:00 on 11th September 2018, taking place at The County Hospital Postgraduate Medical Centre, Stafford. The engagement aims to assist potential bidders by providing insights into the procurement process, including discussions on the Orthodontics Needs Assessment and the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The deadline for registration to attend is set for 5pm on 7th September 2018. This engagement event offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in orthodontics, including general dental practitioners (GDPs), specialist orthodontists, and secondary care dental service providers. By attending, companies can gain valuable information on service specifications and procurement strategies that will enhance their market positioning. The invitation to engage with NHS England's initiatives presents a chance for growth, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the healthcare sector. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working in partnership with Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, for and on behalf of the NHS England - North Midlands commissioning team who wish to host a market engagement event to discuss the procurement of Orthodontics across Shropshire and Staffordshire. The event will take place between 18:00 and 20:00 on Tuesday 11th September at: The County Hospital Postgraduate Medical Centre Count Hospital Weston Road Stafford ST16 3SA. We would like to use this event to support any potential bidders with understanding the procurement process. This facilitated event will primarily focus on, but is not limited to: - the Orthodontics Needs Assessment for orthodontics, - Outline of Service Specification, - Proposed Groups/Lots for procurement, - Explaining the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), - Application support. NHS England is committed to improving services and has an opportunity to improve, re-develop and re-commission the current orthodontics pathways. GDPs, specialist orthodontists and secondary care dental service providers are cordially invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided. To register an interest in attending this event, please register / login to the PROACTIS portal: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS The project title is Market Engagement Event for the procurement of Orthodontics across Shropshire and Staffordshire. Please note that attendance at the event is limited to a maximum of 3 persons per organisation and the deadline to register attendance is 5pm on Friday 7th September. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39955d57-4b31-4942-aa27-57546f518b74 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Sep 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85131100 - Orthodontic services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2018 at 08:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39955d57-4b31-4942-aa27-57546f518b74 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39955d57-4b31-4942-aa27-57546f518b74 7th August 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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