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title: "Request for Information - Special Care Dental Services (Children and Adults)"
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# Request for Information - Special Care Dental Services (Children and Adults)

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a32cd71b-14fb-4d93-b0c1-f47bab5a6d2d

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## Summary

NHS South West Commissioning Support is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the provision of Special Care Dental Services for both children and adults. The procurement, titled "Request for Information - Special Care Dental Services (Children and Adults)," is part of ongoing efforts to assess the supply market's capacity and expertise. The engagement end date for submitting responses is set for 4pm on Friday, 7th June 2019. The services will be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, classified under the CPV code for dental practice and related services.

This Request for Information presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in dental care to engage with NHS England's initiatives. Companies that provide Special Care Dental services, or are considering entering this sector, are encouraged to contribute. Participating in this RFI will not only enable suppliers to showcase their capabilities but also influence future procurement decisions in this area, potentially leading to new contracts and partnerships within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

NHS England, supported by South, Central & West CSU, wish to understand the capacity and level of expertise across the Special Care Dental/Paediatric Service supply market, through responses to a Request For Information (RFI) questionnaire. The questionnaire can be accessed via the following link and is open to all providers who may or may not currently provide Special Care Dental services. http://tiny.cc/scdRFI This is a short survey which should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete. The deadline for receipt of completed responses is 4pm Friday 7th June. This information is being requested to inform an ongoing Category Review into Special Care Dental/Paediatric Services to inform decision making and strategic planning for future procurements in this area. Information submitted will form part of an overarching report only. Information regarding individual organisations will not be published. We recommend using the Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Safari browser to access and complete this questionnaire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70bef3e0-c891-46ef-b0ba-9d3099614196 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Jun 2019 |
| 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 SOUTH WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 24 May 2019 at 15:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70bef3e0-c891-46ef-b0ba-9d3099614196

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70bef3e0-c891-46ef-b0ba-9d3099614196
  24th May 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://tiny.cc/scdRFI

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