--- title: "NHS England (East) - Dental Services in Norfolk Prisons" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-76721578-5606-425f-bb93-fdf58db279b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76721578-5606-425f-bb93-fdf58db279b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76721578-5606-425f-bb93-fdf58db279b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76721578-5606-425f-bb93-fdf58db279b9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-09-14" --- # NHS England (East) - Dental Services in Norfolk Prisons Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76721578-5606-425f-bb93-fdf58db279b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76721578-5606-425f-bb93-fdf58db279b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76721578-5606-425f-bb93-fdf58db279b9.json) ## Summary NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is inviting tenders for the provision of Dental Services in Norfolk Prisons, specifically at HMP Norwich, HMP Bure, and HMP Wayland. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 12:00 noon on 9th October 2018. This contract falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and will be delivered in the East of England. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2023, adhering to the Light Touch Regime procurement method. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in dental services, healthcare provision, and related support services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority has indicated an openness to proposals from a diverse array of suppliers. This is a valuable chance for eligible organisations to contribute their expertise and expand their operations within the public health sphere. ## Notice NHS Arden GEM CSU on behalf of NHS England (The Contracting Authority) is inviting suitable organisationsto tender for the provision of Dental Services at HMP Norwich, HMP Bure and HMP Wayland. Organisationswishing to submit a bid will need to register on the Arden GEM Bravo solutions website and complete the ITTdocumentation at the following location: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html The ITT documentation should be completed by the closing date of 12:00 noon on 9.10.2018. The ITT reference is itt_1073 Additional information: Arden and GEM CSU is managing this Procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations2015 (the "Regulations"). The Service is being procured under "Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific Services". Neither the publication of this notice nor the employment of any particular terminology nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the contracting authorities intend to hold themselves bound by any of the Regulations. The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system in this procurement exercise. Suppliers Instructions: How to Express Interest in this Tender. 1) Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once): - browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register, - accept the terms and conditions and click "continue", - enter your correct business and user details, - note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete, - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2) Express an Interest in the tender: - login to the portal with the username/password, - click the "PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers" link (these are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations toTender open to any registered supplier), - click on the relevant ITT 1073 to access the content, - click the "Express Interest" button at the top of the page, - this will move the PQQ/ITT into your "My PQQs/My ITTs" page (this is a secure area reserved for yourprojects only), - you can now access any attachments by clicking "Buyer Attachments" in the "PQQ/ITT Details" box. 3) Responding to the tender: - click "My Response" under "PQQ/ITT Details", you can choose to "Create Response" or to "Decline to Respond" (please give a reason if declining), - you can now use the "Messages" function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification, - note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT, - there may be a mixture of on-line and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the "Submit Response" button at the top of the page. If you require anyfurther assistance please consult the on-line help, or contact the eTendering help-desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db976d96-ccb8-41d6-9e19-6bd14c03baaf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Light Touch Regime | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 14 Sep 2018 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db976d96-ccb8-41d6-9e19-6bd14c03baaf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db976d96-ccb8-41d6-9e19-6bd14c03baaf 14th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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