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title: "Rural dentistry in Herefordshire - market engagement questionnaire"
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buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
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# Rural dentistry in Herefordshire - market engagement questionnaire

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c27473c-f25b-4496-bb9b-9200169f1364

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Rural dentistry in Herefordshire." This initiative aims to address significant challenges in accessing routine dental services in rural areas, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Interested parties are invited to provide feedback through a market engagement questionnaire, with responses due by 2pm on Wednesday, 16th June 2021. The procurement process falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically focusing on dental practice and related services in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for dental service providers, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to contribute their insights and expertise to develop a comprehensive service model. By engaging with the questionnaire, businesses can influence the design of a service that meets the needs of rural communities, thus positioning themselves as potential bidders when the formal tender is released. This collaborative approach can help businesses identify and explore opportunities for growth in the public sector healthcare arena.

## Notice

Herefordshire is a rural area and access to routine dentistry continues to be a significant problem locally. COVID-19 has worsened the position considerably. NHSE/I needs to address this matter and is trying to understand what is preventing adequate dental access in rural areas. A wrap around model of service that is over and above a routine general dental service model is being considered. In order to develop a model attractive to bidders we are asking providers to complete a questionnaire within EU-Supply: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu (quote/tender 44555 - Rural dentistry in Herefordshire - market engagement questionnaire). We are interested in your thoughts and have included open ended questions to encourage you to tell us what you think is important. We would welcome your feedback; please submit your responses to the questionnaire by 2pm on Wednesday 16th June 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc87c280-aa32-4875-bcf0-ee34d864b8f7 |
| 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 | 19 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 19 May 2021 at 14:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc87c280-aa32-4875-bcf0-ee34d864b8f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc87c280-aa32-4875-bcf0-ee34d864b8f7
  19th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu
  Link to questionnaire on EU-Supply (Quote/tender 44555 - Rural dentistry in Herefordshire - market engagement questionnaire)

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