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title: "Provision of BLMK Dental Epidemiology Services"
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# Provision of BLMK Dental Epidemiology Services

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3863bb9-e8ae-4e6a-bd22-1b7b24364d4e

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council is leading a procurement process for the "Provision of BLMK Dental Epidemiology Services," targeting the dental-practice services industry. This open procedure, which is an above-threshold procurement, is currently active and will accept tenders until 31st March 2022. The contract is valued at £448,000 and is set to commence on 1st August 2022, running until 31st July 2027. The service aims to support Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Councils in delivering effective dental epidemiology fieldwork.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in dental epidemiology and public health research. Companies capable of providing comprehensive fieldwork services, data analysis, and reporting will find this tender particularly relevant. While not particularly suited for small and medium enterprises or voluntary community sector entities, larger firms with the expertise to manage and execute such a project are encouraged to participate.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council, Luton Borough Council and Milton Keynes Council ("the Authorities") wish to commission a suitably qualified Supplier to deliver a Dental Epidemiology Fieldwork Service. This Service is being tendered by Bedford Borough Council as a joint Contract on behalf of all four local authorities. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed74872-98d3-42aa-8073-1bf486f60d7b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £448,000 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | UNITED KINGDOM |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85131000 - Dental-practice services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2022 at 09:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed74872-98d3-42aa-8073-1bf486f60d7b
- 2 Mar 2022 at 09:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed74872-98d3-42aa-8073-1bf486f60d7b
- 2 Mar 2022 at 09:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed74872-98d3-42aa-8073-1bf486f60d7b
- 1 Mar 2022 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed74872-98d3-42aa-8073-1bf486f60d7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed74872-98d3-42aa-8073-1bf486f60d7b
  2nd March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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