--- title: "Orthodontic Services in Cumbria & North East" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3c9656e9-8275-4239-8227-9219fa3967ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c9656e9-8275-4239-8227-9219fa3967ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c9656e9-8275-4239-8227-9219fa3967ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c9656e9-8275-4239-8227-9219fa3967ef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)" published: "2018-01-24" --- # Orthodontic Services in Cumbria & North East Buyer: NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c9656e9-8275-4239-8227-9219fa3967ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c9656e9-8275-4239-8227-9219fa3967ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c9656e9-8275-4239-8227-9219fa3967ef.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Orthodontic Services in Cumbria & North East" is being conducted by NHS North of England Commissioning Support, which is hosted by NHS England. The procurement falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically relating to orthodontic services, and is located in the North East of England. Currently, the process is at the planning stage, with the market engagement event scheduled for 28th February 2018. Interested parties must register by 12 noon on 26th February 2018 to secure their attendance at this event. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses such as general dental practitioners, specialist orthodontists, and secondary care dental service providers to engage with NHS England's efforts to enhance orthodontic services across Cumbria and the North East. By participating in the market engagement event, businesses can gain valuable insights into the procurement process and propose solutions that align with NHS England's service specification, potentially paving the way for future contracts that can drive growth and expansion within their respective fields. ## Notice NHS England, North (Cumbria & North East) commissioning team are hosting a second market engagement event to discuss the procurement of orthodontics across Cumbria and North East. We would like to use this event to support any potential bidders with understanding the procurement process. Additional information: This facilitated event will primarily focus on, but not limited to: the Oral Health 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 and contribute to the discussions, and help inform the future strategy. The event will be held on Wednesday 28th February 2018 at Waterfront 4, Newburn Riverside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8NY from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. To register your interest in attending the Market Engagement Event please ensure that you register on the eTendering system Proactis https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS If your organisation would like to attend the market engagement event, please note only two attendees per organisation will be accepted. Please send a correspondence via the Proactis portal with the following details for each attendee: Name Job Title Contact details The deadline for registering to attend the event is 12 noon on Monday 26th February 2018. Please note that registering prior to the event is required. NB. None registered attendees will not be permitted on the evening. North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this market engagement event and communicate with organisations who have expressed an interest. Accordingly all communication will be conducted via the Proactis portal https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f335593-de3b-4487-a147-682ce5f8066e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Feb 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 | NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) | | Locality | THORNABY | | 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 | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85131100 - Orthodontic services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2018 at 12:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f335593-de3b-4487-a147-682ce5f8066e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f335593-de3b-4487-a147-682ce5f8066e 24th January 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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