--- title: "Provision of Unscheduled Dental Services (UDS) in Nottingham City" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-37290d92-4b1d-4515-b628-50647de065fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37290d92-4b1d-4515-b628-50647de065fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37290d92-4b1d-4515-b628-50647de065fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37290d92-4b1d-4515-b628-50647de065fc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2020-12-17" --- # Provision of Unscheduled Dental Services (UDS) in Nottingham City Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37290d92-4b1d-4515-b628-50647de065fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37290d92-4b1d-4515-b628-50647de065fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37290d92-4b1d-4515-b628-50647de065fc.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking qualified providers for the "Provision of Unscheduled Dental Services (UDS) in Nottingham City." This procurement, classified under social and other specific services, aims to enhance dental service accessibility while reducing unnecessary A&E visits. The tender process is ongoing, with submissions due by 12 noon on Wednesday, 20th January 2021. The contract duration is set for 18 months, starting from 1st October 2021, with a possible extension of up to 12 additional months. The total fixed value of the contract is £1,305,957.50, which is predicated on delivering approximately 10,160 appointments each financial year, with services available daily from 8am to 8pm. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the dental service sector, particularly those that can provide unscheduled care within Nottingham City. Companies looking to expand should consider applying, especially SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises), as they may be well-suited to fulfil the requirements of the contract. Successful bidders will need to establish their own premises in the specified wards of Nottingham City, thus highlighting the need for localised and committed service providers. This project not only contributes to the local healthcare ecosystem but also supports business development in the region's healthcare service industry. ## Notice NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of NHS England & NHS Improvement Midlands (the Commissioner) are inviting suitably qualified providers who are capable of delivering Unscheduled Dental Services in Nottingham City. An agreement will be established with the successful bidder for a period of 18 months with the option to extend for up to an additional 12 months (maximum contract duration 30 months). This contract term aligns with other contracts awarded for Unscheduled Dental Services within Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire STPs. The total contract, fixed at PS1,305,957.50, is based on delivering approximately 10,160 appointments in each financial year. The total contract value has been calculated using the current rates for 20/21 and will be subject to DDRB uplift each year. A range of appointments will be offered to patients between 8am and 8pm, 365 days per year. The aim of the service is to reduce inappropriate attendances at A & E whilst ensuring services are provided in a safe, caring, appropriate and accessible environment; and to contribute the dental element of an integrated unscheduled health care service by providing advice, care and treatment to patients via NHS 111 using administrative, nursing, medical and dental professionals. The service is currently being delivered through a time limited PDS contract which will expire on the 30th September 2021 with the new PDS contract commencing on 1st October 2021. The contract will be offered for a duration of 18 months with the commissioner having the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The successful provider will need to provide their own premises for this service which needs be within Nottingham City (Wards in Nottingham City include - Arboretum, Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bridge, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Clifton North, Clifton South, Dales, Dunkirk and Lenton, Leen Valley, Mapperley, Radford and Park, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey, Wollaton West) AGCSU is supporting this Procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). The Services is being procured as "Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific Services" and AGCSU is bound only by those parts of the Regulations applying to Schedule 3 services. The tender is being run through the EU Supply portal; further information and the ITT documentation can be found at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu, Quote/tender 42372 - Provision of Unscheduled Dental Services (UDS) in Nottingham City. The deadline for submission of bids is 12 noon on Wednesday 20th January 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef7a9be-3934-4941-822d-01011d2e0c1b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | 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 | Active | | 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 - 85130000 - Dental practice and related services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2020 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef7a9be-3934-4941-822d-01011d2e0c1b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef7a9be-3934-4941-822d-01011d2e0c1b 17th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu - https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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