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title: "Market Engagement Webinar for the Provision of Dental Services in Oswestry, Shropshire"
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# Market Engagement Webinar for the Provision of Dental Services in Oswestry, Shropshire

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62c2f60c-2ce2-41cd-aa00-9775d6478d8d

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## Summary

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is inviting bids for the "Market Engagement Webinar for the Provision of Dental Services in Oswestry, Shropshire". This engagement is part of the planning stage for procuring Personal Dental Services (PDS) within the area. The webinar is scheduled for 16th February 2022 from 12:30 to 13:30, and interested participants must register by 11th February 2022, 16:00. The anticipated contract, which may span up to 10 years, is expected to begin on 1st April 2023, with initial annual activity levels projected to start at 14,000 Units of Dental Activity, increasing significantly in subsequent years.

This opportunity is well-suited for dental service providers and organisations within the healthcare industry, especially smaller enterprises and voluntary community sector entities. The contract offers significant growth potential, with an estimated annual value reaching approximately £655,920 from the third year onwards based on the current payment structure for Units of Dental Activity. Additionally, a contributing sum of up to £100,000 is available to assist with mobilisation costs, further enhancing the attractiveness of this opportunity for potential bidders.

## Notice

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement - Midlands (referred to as the Commissioner) would like to invite potential Bidders to a Market Engagement Webinar which will take place on Wednesday 16th February 2022 between 12:30 - 01:30 hours. To attend the webinar, please register your interest by 4 pm on Friday 11th February 2022. Potential service providers wishing to register for the Market Engagement Webinar should visit below web link and search for a Quote/Tender reference "49520 - Oswestry_Dental_Sugery_DJ_AM - Procurement for the provision of Personal Dental Services in Oswestry, Shropshire". They should then complete the questionnaire provided there - only organisations that have completed the questionnaire will be sent the Webinar details. https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu The webinar has been organised to inform the market about a procurement opportunity for providing Personal Dental Services (PDS)* within Oswestry, Shropshire. Details relating to the proposed procurement in brief as follow: (*PDS has been defined in detail under standard clauses for Personal Dental Services agreement published by the Department of Health in July 2018 https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/standard-clauses-for-a-personal-dental-services-agreement-2018.pdf) * Proposed contract length: 7 years + up to further 3 years extension (depending upon satisfactory annual performance reviews) = 10 years * Potential activity levels: * In contractual year one ~ 14,000 UDAs (Units of Dental Activity), * In contractual year two ~ 19,000 UDAs, * From contractual year three onwards ~ 24,000 UDAs* *There may be flexibility to support the delivery of 24,000 UDAs earlier than the third year of contract; subject to the commissioner having availability of funds, patient demand and available workforce. * Proposed surgery opening hours: Core hours 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday, with additional hours to meet patient access expectations as and when they may arise. * Estimated Contract Value: As of January 2022, PS27.33 was paid per UDA*. Based on that rate it is anticipated that the annual contract value from third year onwards will be PS655,920.00 per annum. *Rate paid per UDA may change due to DDRB's (Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration Body) recommended pay. * Proposed assistance with the mobilisation cost: A maximum contribution of PS100,000 will be paid in the first year of contract to cover the initial one-off mobilisation and set-up costs. This will be in addition to the anticipated annual contract value for the first year. * Anticipated service commencement date: 01st April 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c6d4deb-7b65-46f2-9dc0-1b15af3a6d5c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| 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 | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
- 85131000 - Dental-practice services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c6d4deb-7b65-46f2-9dc0-1b15af3a6d5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c6d4deb-7b65-46f2-9dc0-1b15af3a6d5c
  1st February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu
- https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/standard-clauses-for-a-personal-dental-services-agreement-2018.pdf

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