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title: "A Feasibility Study of Enabling Dental Professionals to pay their Annual Retention Fees (ARF) by Instalments"
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# A Feasibility Study of Enabling Dental Professionals to pay their Annual Retention Fees (ARF) by Instalments

Buyer: GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9926fa1b-9126-4c57-99dd-55b3652fd8cc

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the General Dental Council, focuses on a feasibility study to facilitate dental professionals in paying their annual retention fees by instalments. This tender, titled "A Feasibility Study of Enabling Dental Professionals to pay their Annual Retention Fees (ARF) by Instalments," falls under the Business and management consultancy sector, classified under CPV code 79400000. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender period concluded on 5th October 2020, while the contract period spans from 9th November 2020 to 30th July 2021. The total contract value is £103,772, awarded to PricewaterHouseCooper LLP.

This opportunity paves the way for consultancy firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to tap into a significant project aimed at enhancing financial flexibility for dental professionals. Companies with expertise in management consultancy and a history of reliable project delivery are well-positioned to engage with the General Dental Council's initiatives. Those specialising in financial advisory services tailored to the healthcare sector may find this contract particularly beneficial for growth and visibility in this niche market.

## Notice

The decision was made to invite proposals from suitably qualified framework suppliers to support the General Dental Council in conducting a feasibility study which would present an number of options and advice for enabling dental professionals to pay their annual retention fees (ARF) by instalments. The chosen route was CCS framework was 'RM6008 Management Consultancy Framework Two (MCF2)'. For more information on how to apply to be a supplier on this framework please email: info@crowncommercial.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea9bdd6-64a9-4879-9f17-a6cd0f04e4ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 30 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,772 |
| 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 | GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1G 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2020 at 11:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea9bdd6-64a9-4879-9f17-a6cd0f04e4ba
- 16 Nov 2020 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea9bdd6-64a9-4879-9f17-a6cd0f04e4ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea9bdd6-64a9-4879-9f17-a6cd0f04e4ba
  16th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gdc-uk.org/

## Provenance

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