--- title: "Expressions of Interest for the Provision of General Dental Services for NHS England (Central Midlands)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2f5438c1-b60f-4727-a1d8-21c9865c9ef9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f5438c1-b60f-4727-a1d8-21c9865c9ef9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f5438c1-b60f-4727-a1d8-21c9865c9ef9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f5438c1-b60f-4727-a1d8-21c9865c9ef9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-02-18" --- # Expressions of Interest for the Provision of General Dental Services for NHS England (Central Midlands) Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f5438c1-b60f-4727-a1d8-21c9865c9ef9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f5438c1-b60f-4727-a1d8-21c9865c9ef9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f5438c1-b60f-4727-a1d8-21c9865c9ef9.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit seeks expressions of interest for the provision of General Dental Services in various locations, including Leicester and Melton Mowbray, within the East Midlands region of England. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for interested parties to respond set for 12pm on 22 March 2019. The proposed contract is expected to last seven years, with an option to extend for an additional three years, covering multiple lots to cater to extended access dental services. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in dental services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of delivering dental care at extended hours, as well as those with relevant experience in similar service contracts, are encouraged to participate. Attending the upcoming market engagement event will provide further insights into the services required and the procurement process, helping organisations refine their bids and enhance their chances of success. ## Notice NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS England (Central Midlands) would like to notify you of an opportunity to provide General Dental Services. Expressions of interest are sought from providers for the following intended Lots:- * Lot 1 - Leicester extended - Extended Access * Lot 2 - Melton Mowbray - Extended Access * Lot 3 - Mablethorpe - (premises to be confirmed) - Extended Access * Lot 4 - Boston - Extended Access * Lot 5 - Spalding - (premises to be confirmed) - Extended Access * Lot 6 - Spalding - 8 to 8 * Lot 7 - Louth - Extended Access * Lot 8 - Skegness/Spilsby - Extended Access Bidders will be able to bid for more than one Lot. The contract term will be for a period of seven years with the option to extend for a further 3 years. NHS England approval for an extended contracting term is being sought for two of the 8 lots to align to existing approval obtained for a contracting term of 7 years with the option to extend for a further 3 years for the other 6 lots. Potential Bidders are invited to attend a market engagement event which will be scheduled for an afternoon either in late March/early April in Lincoln. Registration for the event closes at 12 pm (noon) on 22 March 2019 and further details regarding the date and venue will be confirmed by the end of February 2019 to those who have expressed an interest. Places are strictly limited therefore reservations are limited to no more than 2 persons per organisation. The Market Engagement Event will; * Give an overview of the services to be provided * Provide details of the contract type, length and particular conditions * Explain the procurement process and the anticipated timeline. Please note that this expression of interest has been designed to allow the market visibility of the proposed opportunity and support early engagement. The aim of the expression of interest exercise is to; 1. Support the Commissioners informed decision making on the potential options on the future commissioning of these services; 2. To help refine the commissioning and procurement approach and; 3. To gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity to deliver the services illustrated above. This is a market testing exercise and does not commit the Commissioners to carry out a procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. Please note the deadline for responses is by 12pm (noon) on 22 March 2019. Any subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when published. Additional information: If you wish to express an interest and register for the Market Engagement Event please register on the EU Supply website https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK. The tender ID No. is 34600. Once registered please complete the questions which ask providers to give details about their organisation's name and postal address, email address, contact name and number. Your response should also include capability and previous experience of delivering this or a similar level of service. Please note the deadline for responses is by 12pm (noon) on 22 March 2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/939bffb9-1a0c-41f5-a04c-cc5ad7352322 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 18 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Mar 2019 | | 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85131000 - Dental-practice services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2019 at 15:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/939bffb9-1a0c-41f5-a04c-cc5ad7352322 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/939bffb9-1a0c-41f5-a04c-cc5ad7352322 18th February 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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