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title: "NHSE650 HMP Kirklevington Grange - Dental Services"
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# NHSE650 HMP Kirklevington Grange - Dental Services

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b21f7d0e-2d16-4ba2-b911-2575b6f129db

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## Summary

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), acting on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement North East & Yorkshire, is currently in the award stage for the procurement of dental services at HMP Kirklevington Grange. This contract, titled "NHSE650 HMP Kirklevington Grange - Dental Services," has a total value of £319,480 and covers a term of seven years commencing on 1 April 2022, with no extension options. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the relevant deadlines included the submission of quotes by 12:00 noon on 11 November 2021, with quotation documentation made available from 11 October 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those like dental practices that can provide services to incarcerated individuals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement, as emphasized by the buyer’s consideration of social value benefits. By participating, suppliers can not only secure a long-term contract but also contribute to the enhancement of public health within the justice system.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement North East & Yorkshire (Health & Justice) (the Contracting Authority) who wished to commission dental services for patients within HMP Kirklevington Grange. The contract term will be 7 years with effect from 01 April 2022 with no option to extend. Additional Information This quotation exercise was conducted via the NECS e-Tendering portal (In-Tend) as such there were no hard copy documents issued to bidders and all communications between bidders and NECS, including quotation submissions, was conducted via the In-Tend portal. Bidders were required to express an interest and/ or submit a quotation by registering on the In-Tend portal, which can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home . Please note that it is free to register on In-Tend which can be accessed at any time of day. Bidders were advised that should they have any queries or were having problems registering on the portal they should contact the In-Tend helpdesk via: support@in-tend.com or call on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065. The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 Contracting Authorities considered: a) How what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where they exercise their functions; and b) How, in conducting the process of procurement they might act with a view to securing that improvement. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply. Bidders were advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. Quotation documentation was available on the e-tendering site from 11 October 2021. The closing date for submission of quotes was before 12:00 noon on 11 November 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434d755e-603b-41e1-be0c-b5b56afc86cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £319,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £319,480 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARDWICK DENTAL PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2021 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434d755e-603b-41e1-be0c-b5b56afc86cc
- 11 Oct 2021 at 16:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd8bca1-b828-4cde-b0b4-c0e6407e8ddc
- 22 Jun 2021 at 07:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37a7215b-a12a-4c2e-8343-0bdc4b7bbc17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434d755e-603b-41e1-be0c-b5b56afc86cc
  24th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd8bca1-b828-4cde-b0b4-c0e6407e8ddc
  11th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37a7215b-a12a-4c2e-8343-0bdc4b7bbc17
  22nd June 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu
  Request for Information Documentation

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home

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