--- title: "Draft documentation for Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Kent, Surrey and Sussex" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b1854a75-614e-47d2-a862-f9ac75429c1f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1854a75-614e-47d2-a862-f9ac75429c1f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1854a75-614e-47d2-a862-f9ac75429c1f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1854a75-614e-47d2-a862-f9ac75429c1f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2019-11-06" --- # Draft documentation for Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Kent, Surrey and Sussex Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1854a75-614e-47d2-a862-f9ac75429c1f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1854a75-614e-47d2-a862-f9ac75429c1f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1854a75-614e-47d2-a862-f9ac75429c1f.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves NHS South West Commissioning Support seeking documentation for Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 15 November 2019. This project is crucial for placing contracts in the healthcare sector, specifically relating to dental practices and related services within the South East region of England. Interested parties are required to register on the In-Tend e-tendering portal to access the indicative documents and communications related to this tender. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in dental services and healthcare support. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing dental practices, management services, or related healthcare support would be particularly well-suited to participate. Additionally, businesses that proactively engage with the documentation and process may gain a competitive advantage when the formal procurement is launched, as this planning phase allows insight into the requirements and expectations of NHS England. ## Notice Following market briefing events carried out on 7th and 8th May, a project space has been set up on our e-tendering portal (In-Tend) for Mandatory Dental Services in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. This space has been set up to provide indicative documents and communication, prior to anticipated future release of tender(s) for Mandatory Dental Services in Kent, Surrey & Sussex. Bidders are advised that these documents are draft versions and are subject to change. Bidders should not rely upon these documents when submitting bids, instead referring to the tender documentation released with the relevant tender opportunity. To access the project space you need to register on the In-Tend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Registration Once registered, you can access the project space directly using the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/ProjectManage/995 A guidance document has been attached to assist with registration on In-Tend and the navigation of the system All future communication and updates for this project will be provided through the above mentioned space within In-Tend. Any communication received by email will be re-directed to the In-Tend portal. This is an information sharing exercise rather than a call for competition in its own right, and therefore publication or response does not commit NHS England or respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. NHS England will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise. Interested parties should note that a response to this In-Tend project space or it's associated Contract Finder notice does not guarantee an automatic invitation to any subsequent formal procurement, which the commissioners will consider in due course. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09b3bf8-5ecc-4e59-a4fe-45236c6242eb | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Nov 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85130000 - Dental practice and related services ## Release History - 6 Nov 2019 at 13:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09b3bf8-5ecc-4e59-a4fe-45236c6242eb - 25 Oct 2019 at 13:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09b3bf8-5ecc-4e59-a4fe-45236c6242eb - 15 Aug 2019 at 13:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09b3bf8-5ecc-4e59-a4fe-45236c6242eb - 1 Jul 2019 at 14:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09b3bf8-5ecc-4e59-a4fe-45236c6242eb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09b3bf8-5ecc-4e59-a4fe-45236c6242eb 6th November 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1a7eb20-1ee1-460e-85c6-76214c51a88f In-Tend ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/ProjectManage/995 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Registration ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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