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title: "Special Care Dental Services (Children and Adults)"
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# Special Care Dental Services (Children and Adults)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b125751-8789-4cfb-9f73-29351811ff51

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## Summary

The NHS England and NHS Improvement North West Lancashire and South Cumbria is inviting tenders for the provision of Special Care Dental Services for both children and adults. This procurement, classified under the dental practice and related services category (CPV Code: 85130000), has an estimated value of £22,450,000 and is proceeding through an open procurement method. The tender was published on 18th October 2019, with a submission deadline set for 13th December 2019. Services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2020 and conclude by 31st August 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for dental service providers, particularly those with expertise in special care services. Businesses that focus on delivering innovative dental care solutions or have experience managing comprehensive dental services for diverse populations would be well-suited to participate. The long duration of the contract offers a chance for sustained engagement and growth within the public health sector, allowing successful bidders to establish long-term relationships with a key public health authority.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement North West Lancashire and South Cumbria who wish to commission a comprehensive Special Care Dental Service (Children and Adults).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48506719-e80c-4184-9859-fb226d1135ee |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,450,000 |
| 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 ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 8DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Sharoe Green |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2019 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48506719-e80c-4184-9859-fb226d1135ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48506719-e80c-4184-9859-fb226d1135ee
  18th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT158456
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.necsu.nhs.uk

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