--- title: "Community Dental Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6cf2588e-cc50-4d24-80d0-64a10537b2c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6cf2588e-cc50-4d24-80d0-64a10537b2c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cf2588e-cc50-4d24-80d0-64a10537b2c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cf2588e-cc50-4d24-80d0-64a10537b2c0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2022-03-08" --- # Community Dental Services Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cf2588e-cc50-4d24-80d0-64a10537b2c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6cf2588e-cc50-4d24-80d0-64a10537b2c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cf2588e-cc50-4d24-80d0-64a10537b2c0.json) ## Summary The procurement process for Community Dental Services is being led by the North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement North West. This open procedure is set to deliver a Community Dental Service within Lancashire, adhering to the Light Touch Regime under The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender period concludes on 13 September 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2022 and last until 31 March 2024. This procurement is classified under dental practice services, with a total value of £22 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the dental services sector, particularly those specialising in community and social care. Companies focused on innovative and socially responsible service delivery could find this a compelling chance to engage with the NHS framework. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their capacity and capability while aligning their proposals with the priorities related to economic, social, and environmental well-being in the local area. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for, and on behalf of, NHS England and NHS Improvement North West who wish to commission a Community Dental Service (CDS), within the locality of Lancashire. The basic principles that mirror that of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of tenderers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Contracting Authority must consider: (a) How what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions, and (b) How, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authority relating to economic, social and environmental well-being. This procurement will be conducted via the NECS e-tendering system (In-tend) as such there will be no hard copy documents issued to bidders and all communications between bidders and NECS, including tender submissions, will be conducted via the In-tend portal. To express an interest in tendering for this procurement, please register on the In-tend e-tendering portal, which can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu and follow the registration instructions. Please note that it is free to register on In-tend, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, you should contact the e-Tendering provider by Email: support@in-tend.com or by phone 0844 2728810 (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). PLEASE NOTE: Tender documentation will be available via In-tend from 09 April 2021 and the closing date for receipt of tenders is 12 noon on 13 September 2021. Additional information: Tender documentation will be available via In-tend from 09 April 2021 and the closing date for receipt of tenders is 12 noon on 13 September 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/484c4cbb-f788-4bbd-8fe9-4beed5f7cb9f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | 23 Oct 2020 | | Award date | 21 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £21,778,674 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Additional buyers | NORTH ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR2 8DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Durham South | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LANCASHIRE COMMUNITY DENTAL COLLABORATIVE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85131000 - Dental-practice services ## Release History - 8 Mar 2022 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/484c4cbb-f788-4bbd-8fe9-4beed5f7cb9f - 3 Sep 2021 at 12:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb6266d-d7a5-424b-bf08-b3544440633c - 9 Aug 2021 at 10:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb6266d-d7a5-424b-bf08-b3544440633c - 29 Jul 2021 at 15:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb6266d-d7a5-424b-bf08-b3544440633c - 29 Jul 2021 at 15:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb6266d-d7a5-424b-bf08-b3544440633c - 2 Jul 2021 at 14:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb6266d-d7a5-424b-bf08-b3544440633c - 26 May 2021 at 10:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb6266d-d7a5-424b-bf08-b3544440633c - 7 May 2021 at 12:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb6266d-d7a5-424b-bf08-b3544440633c - 9 Apr 2021 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb6266d-d7a5-424b-bf08-b3544440633c - 7 Oct 2020 at 15:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e02c4f2-2363-44ea-b4c7-6b3c614f5749 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/484c4cbb-f788-4bbd-8fe9-4beed5f7cb9f 8th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb6266d-d7a5-424b-bf08-b3544440633c 3rd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e02c4f2-2363-44ea-b4c7-6b3c614f5749 7th October 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu ## 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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