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title: "Request for Information (RFI) for Special Care Dental Services (Children and Adults) for NHS England Lancashire and South Cumbria"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2018-10-29"
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# Request for Information (RFI) for Special Care Dental Services (Children and Adults) for NHS England Lancashire and South Cumbria

Buyer: NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e4c4cd9-4350-4edc-9a52-b90edb3da5c5

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## Summary

The NHS North of England Commissioning Support, hosted by NHS England, is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) process for Special Care Dental Services aimed at both children and adults in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Currently, this procurement is in the planning stage, with a key engagement milestone set for November 9, 2018. This RFI aims to gather insights from the market which will help shape future service deliveries, particularly in the healthcare industry classified under dental practice and related services.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the dental services sector, particularly those capable of delivering specialised care. Companies specialising in dental health solutions, particularly those with experience in working with children and vulnerable adults, would be well-positioned to participate in this procurement process. Engaging with this RFI could help businesses influence service requirements and enhance their chances in future tenders related to NHS services.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service hosted by NHS England and is managing this procurement process for and on behalf of NHS England North (Lancashire and South Cumbria). A Request for Information (RFI) process is being undertaken to engage with the market in order to inform the further development of draft proposals for future service delivery of Special Dental Care Services (Children and Adults). Further information is available and all communication is via the portal https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS, which is hosted by Proactis. Additional information: Further information and all communication will be conducted via the portal https://www.proactis.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS which is hosted by Proactis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee3fdea4-d11d-4dae-bac2-5418064b4dd6 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Nov 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 | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2018 at 16:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee3fdea4-d11d-4dae-bac2-5418064b4dd6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee3fdea4-d11d-4dae-bac2-5418064b4dd6
  29th October 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://mytenders.co.uk
  Special Dental Care (Adults and Children)

## Notice URLs

- http://www.necsu.nhs.uk
- https://www.proactis.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS
- https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS

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