--- title: "Hertfordshire Dental Unscheduled Care" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b006e04e-82c1-4e65-8947-4ccd46f51d78" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b006e04e-82c1-4e65-8947-4ccd46f51d78" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b006e04e-82c1-4e65-8947-4ccd46f51d78.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b006e04e-82c1-4e65-8947-4ccd46f51d78.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-02-08" --- # Hertfordshire Dental Unscheduled Care Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b006e04e-82c1-4e65-8947-4ccd46f51d78 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b006e04e-82c1-4e65-8947-4ccd46f51d78) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b006e04e-82c1-4e65-8947-4ccd46f51d78.json) ## Summary NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is conducting an open tender for the "Hertfordshire Dental Unscheduled Care" service. This procurement process pertains to the healthcare industry, specifically dental services, and is located in Hertfordshire, within the East of England. The tender is currently in the Tender stage, with responses due by 12 noon on 2nd March 2017. Interested parties must express their interest and request documentation by 12 noon on 28th February 2017. The service is divided into two lots, each valued at £225,000, and contracts are set to commence on 29th June 2017, lasting for a period of five years. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for qualified dental service providers and firms specialising in healthcare support services to expand their operations in the Hertfordshire area. Given the open nature of the tender and the requirement for experience in unscheduled dental care, both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this service may not only enhance providers' portfolios but also strengthen their relationships with NHS commissioning bodies. ## Notice NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England Midlands & East (Central Midlands) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver Unscheduled Dental Care Services in Hertfordshire. This Procurement consists of two geographically based lots. To access the documentation and submit your response please register your organisation on the Bravo website: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. The ITT reference is itt_654 and responses should be made by 12 noon on Thursday 2nd March 2017. Please note the deadline to express an interest and request documents is 28th February 2017 at 12 noon. The Commissioners are looking for provider(s) to deliver an Unscheduled Dental Care service providing assessment and treatment for residents and visitors between 18:00 and 20:00 on weekdays and between 12:00 and 20:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. These appointments will be pre-bookable appointments made by the NHS 111 triage service. The service has been split into Lots to cover the East and North Hertfordshire and Herts Valleys CCG Boundary areas. As a result of this procurement exercise agreements will be established with the successful Bidder(s) for a period of 5 years. The contracts for this service will each be a Personal Dental Services (PDS) Agreement, with a Service commencement date of 29th June 2017. The total contract values, payable on a block contract basis, are as follows: LOT 1 - within East & North Hertfordshire CCG Boundaries - PS225,000 LOT 2 - within Herts Valleys CCG Boundaries - PS225,000 Additional information: Arden & GEM CSU is managing this Procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system in this procurement exercise. Suppliers Instructions: How to Express Interest in this Tender 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) -Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details -Note the user-name you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2.Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/ password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre- Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT_654 to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of on-line and off-line actions for you to perform (there is detailed on-line help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please contact the Bravo Help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1b9c3e0-8421-4356-9cda-fa70be733b92 | | 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 | 8 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Jun 2017 - 28 Jun 2022 | | 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 | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85130000 - Dental practice and related services ## Release History - 8 Feb 2017 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1b9c3e0-8421-4356-9cda-fa70be733b92 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1b9c3e0-8421-4356-9cda-fa70be733b92 8th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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