--- title: "Caretaker Services for Out of Hours Urgent Dental Care Services in Birmingham (6 Lots)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a85aa1a1-96ef-472e-96e9-6a41128d3733" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a85aa1a1-96ef-472e-96e9-6a41128d3733" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a85aa1a1-96ef-472e-96e9-6a41128d3733.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a85aa1a1-96ef-472e-96e9-6a41128d3733.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2021-02-01" --- # Caretaker Services for Out of Hours Urgent Dental Care Services in Birmingham (6 Lots) Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a85aa1a1-96ef-472e-96e9-6a41128d3733 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a85aa1a1-96ef-472e-96e9-6a41128d3733) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a85aa1a1-96ef-472e-96e9-6a41128d3733.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, which is seeking qualified providers to deliver Out of Hours Urgent Dental Care Services across six lots in Birmingham and Solihull. The tender, titled "Caretaker Services for Out of Hours Urgent Dental Care Services in Birmingham (6 Lots)," is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 19 February 2021. The contracting services are to commence on 1 April 2021, following the end of current contracts, and will last until 31 March 2023. This procurement falls under the healthcare industry, specifically dental services, and is conducted through an open procedure method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in dental services. Companies that can deliver urgent dental care effectively, especially on weekends and bank holidays, will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their operations in Birmingham and Solihull. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, benefiting from the commissioning unit's intention to engage flexible providers that can adapt to the requirements arising from current health needs. ## Notice NHS England and NHS Improvement - West Midlands (referred to as the Commissioner) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express an interest in delivering Out of Hours Urgent Dental Care Services (Caretaker Services) at sites in Birmingham and Solihull for the following Lots: Lot 1 - North Birmingham - Saturdays Lot 2 - North Birmingham - Sundays and Bank Holidays) Lot 3 - South Birmingham - Saturdays Lot 4 - South Birmingham - Sundays and Bank Holidays) Lot 5 - Solihull - Saturdays Lot 6 - Solihull - Sundays and Bank Holidays. This procurement is to provide services under a caretaker arrangement to ensure ongoing cover for Out of Hours Services from 1st April 2021 for Birmingham, Solihull and adjacent areas. The original intention to have a single location based in the centre of Birmingham has been suspended in favour of three separate locations each providing Saturday or Sunday and Bank Holiday services. This is in response to the current COVID pandemic and designed to reduce unnecessary travel. The Commissioners intention will be to revert to a single location model in line with the recommendations of the previously published Health Needs Assessment and Public Consultation undertaken during 2019. The timetable for reverting to the original arrangements will be reviewed subject to conditions in place at the end of the contract term. The Services are required to be open at weekends (either Saturday or Sunday and Bank Holidays) as described for each Lot for a minimum of four hours to include midday and decontamination process to follow clinical face to face hours. Potential Bidders are to note, any premises listed outside of the specified Lot boundaries published within the tender documentation will be rejected. The current contracts for the existing services will end on 31 March 2021 and as a result the successful provider is expected to be fully operational, providing services from 1st April 2021. Potential bidders should note the limited timetable to mobilise services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a057ed4-bff6-49f8-958d-84bcd5d3c2c7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 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 | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B16 9RG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | North Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85130000 - Dental practice and related services ## Release History - 1 Feb 2021 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a057ed4-bff6-49f8-958d-84bcd5d3c2c7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a057ed4-bff6-49f8-958d-84bcd5d3c2c7 1st February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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