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title: "Mandatory Dental Services in Hampshire & Isle of Wight to NHS England & NHS Improvement South East"
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# Mandatory Dental Services in Hampshire & Isle of Wight to NHS England & NHS Improvement South East

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a68d926-87ad-4915-9f73-be9f151b9525

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, which is seeking to commission Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in the Hampshire & Isle of Wight area. The title of the tender is “Mandatory Dental Services in Hampshire & Isle of Wight to NHS England & NHS Improvement South East.” This procurement falls under the healthcare services category and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender is set to commence on 29 July 2022, with responses due by 12 noon on 26th April 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing flexibility for bidders to apply for one or two lots under a maximum budget of £6,748,380 per annum for the entire contract term of up to 117 months.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in dental services, particularly those capable of addressing the needs of vulnerable groups such as children under five, care home residents, and patients requiring specific assistance. Companies that can provide high quality dental services and those engaged in the healthcare sector, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to compete in this procurement. The aim is to not only improve oral health access but also to align services with NHS priorities, fostering a potential long-term partnership with NHS England and NHS Improvement.

## Notice

NHS England and NHS Improvement - South East (NHSE/I) are seeking to commission Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in the Hampshire & Isle of Wight area. The Commissioner will be contracting for the services using the Standard clauses for a Personal Dental Services agreement. The contract term will be for a term of up to 117 months, and is due to commence from 29 July 2022. The Commissioner has a maximum budget of PS6,748,380 per annum for all Lots. The procurement is split into a number of lots so as to provide maximum flexibility to both the Commissioner and Bidders and interested parties may bid for one or two lots. The Commissioners seek tender responses from providers who have the capability and capacity to undertake such a contract. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. The aims for MDS provision are to: * contribute to improving oral and general health; * reduce inequalities in health and access to dental care by providing extra support to groups of vulnerable adults and children. This includes, but is not limited to, children under 5 years old, residents of care homes, patients weighing up to 300kg (47 stones) and other vulnerable groups; * provide access to NHS dental services to ensure equity and consistency of provision; * provide bookable appointments outside of core hours; * deliver appropriate, efficient and cost-effective services within the service provision framework of the NHS (General Dental Services/Personal Dental Services) Regulations 2005 and any subsequent revisions; * provide high quality dental services; * provide access within contracted hours to unassociated patients identified as having an urgent dental need via NHS 111, NHS Dental Helpline, out of hours services and self-referral; * refer patients to other NHS services as appropriate in line with the relevant local protocols and guidance; * establish a positive working relationship between the Commissioner and Provider to facilitate and maximise high quality service delivery; * develop services in line with the evolving strategic approach to primary care dental provision and align with the priorities of the NHS Long Term Plan - www.longtermplan.nhs.uk; * promote overall health in line with Making Every Contact Count. Interested parties who wish to take part in the procurement are invited to take part in an Invitation To Tender (ITT) process, based on the open procedure and designed to identify the most economically advantageous tender and therefore determine the incoming provider. All ITT responses must be returned by 12 noon on 26th April 2022, at the latest. Additional information: An early engagement market notice was published in relation to this procurement in February 2022, in order to facilitate early engagement with potential providers. Please note that this previous notice was an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition in its own right. Although those who responded to that notice will be advised that this contract notice has been published, there will be no process exemptions or preferential treatment afforded to any parties who expressed an interest at that stage. Interested parties can access the opportunity directly by following the link below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/ProjectManage/1584 In order to access the tender documentation you will need to 'express an interest' and register on the system. Bidders are required to respond to Selection Questionnaire and ITT questions directly within the system and attach any requested documents separately to the placeholders provided. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the award decision notices provisions and 10 day standstill period described in Regulation 86 of the Regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62736c87-a426-44c5-a945-055381ef85fc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | HORLEY |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH6 7DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Reigate and Banstead |
| Electoral ward | Horley Central & South |
| Westminster constituency | Dorking and Horley |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2022 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62736c87-a426-44c5-a945-055381ef85fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62736c87-a426-44c5-a945-055381ef85fc
  29th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Registration
  If you are not yet registered on In-Tend, please visit:
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home
  In-Tend eTendering Portal
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/ProjectManage/1584
  In-Tend opportunity direct link

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