--- title: "NHSE563 - Special Care Dental Services - South Cumbria - Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b938ac7-2645-4acb-bde4-7c32489917f4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b938ac7-2645-4acb-bde4-7c32489917f4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b938ac7-2645-4acb-bde4-7c32489917f4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b938ac7-2645-4acb-bde4-7c32489917f4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2021-05-11" --- # NHSE563 - Special Care Dental Services - South Cumbria - Request for Information Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b938ac7-2645-4acb-bde4-7c32489917f4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b938ac7-2645-4acb-bde4-7c32489917f4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b938ac7-2645-4acb-bde4-7c32489917f4.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), acting on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement in the North West, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement process titled "NHSE563 - Special Care Dental Services - South Cumbria - Request for Information". This initiative aims to gauge the market's interest in providing specialist dental services for children and adults whose needs exceed general dental practices. The anticipated contract, valued at approximately £3.125 million, is expected to span a term of 20 months. Interested parties must submit their responses to the Request for Information by 12:00 noon on 1 June 2021, with the engagement period concluding on the same date. This procurement presents significant opportunities for various businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social work services, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). As this exercise is primarily about gathering information, it does not constitute a formal call for competition, meaning businesses can prepare for future tender opportunities that may arise from this initiative. Those with expertise in providing specialised dental care would be well-positioned to capitalise on this upcoming contract once it is formally advertised following the conclusion of this RFI process. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement - North West (the Contracting Authority), who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver Special Care Dental Services across South Cumbria. The commissioner is proposing a contract term of 20 months and the anticipated contract value would be PS3.125m, as at 21/22 prices. The aim of the service is to provide a comprehensive and relevant specialist led dental service for children and adults whose dental needs cannot be met within general dental practice. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Find and Tender Service and on Contracts Finder. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering portal (In-Tend) to manage this RFI and as such interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to access and complete the RFI questionnaire. It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the eTendering provider by Email: support@in-tend.com or by phone 0844 2728810 Website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home Helpdesk Support is available (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). Potential providers are to note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply to a future procurement including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. All completed RFI responses must be returned by 12:00 noon on 01 June 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb53279-0659-4a80-b42c-fcbd6cc2a72f | | 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 | 11 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2021 | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 11 May 2021 at 08:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb53279-0659-4a80-b42c-fcbd6cc2a72f - 10 May 2021 at 14:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb53279-0659-4a80-b42c-fcbd6cc2a72f - 10 May 2021 at 14:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb53279-0659-4a80-b42c-fcbd6cc2a72f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb53279-0659-4a80-b42c-fcbd6cc2a72f 11th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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