--- title: "Market Engagement Event for the procurement of Orthodontics across Worcester." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b589fb2f-cde0-4509-819d-e3e41891cfe6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b589fb2f-cde0-4509-819d-e3e41891cfe6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b589fb2f-cde0-4509-819d-e3e41891cfe6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b589fb2f-cde0-4509-819d-e3e41891cfe6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2018-08-07" --- # Market Engagement Event for the procurement of Orthodontics across Worcester. Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b589fb2f-cde0-4509-819d-e3e41891cfe6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b589fb2f-cde0-4509-819d-e3e41891cfe6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b589fb2f-cde0-4509-819d-e3e41891cfe6.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support is facilitating a market engagement event aimed at the procurement of orthodontic services in Worcester. This event, titled "Market Engagement Event for the procurement of Orthodontics across Worcester," is taking place on Thursday, 6th September from 6pm to 8:30pm at the Durkworth Suite in Worcester Warriors Stadium, Worcestershire. Interested participants must register by 5pm on Tuesday, 4th September. This initiative comes as part of the planning stage of the procurement process, with the event designed to enhance understanding of the services needed and the procurement methodology, specifically the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Businesses that could benefit from this opportunity include general dental practitioners (GDPs), specialist orthodontists, and secondary care dental service providers. The market engagement event will provide insights into the orthodontics needs assessment and specifications, enabling attendees to better prepare their bids. There is particular encouragement for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, as the event aims to support a diverse range of bidders in understanding the forthcoming procurement process. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working in partnership with Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, for and on behalf of the NHS England - West Midlands commissioning team who wish to host a market engagement event to discuss the procurement of Orthodontics across Worcester. The event will take place between 6pm and 8.30pm on Thursday 6th September at: Durkworth Suite Worcester Sixway Stadium Worcester Warriors Warriors Way Worcester Worcestershire WR3 8ZE We would like to use this event to support any potential bidders with understanding the procurement process. This facilitated event will primarily focus on, but is not limited to: - The Orthodontics Needs Assessment for Orthodontics, - Outline of Service Specification, - Explaining the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), - Application support. NHS England is committed to improving services and has an opportunity to improve, re-develop and re-commission the current orthodontics pathways. GDPs, specialist orthodontists and secondary care dental service providers are cordially invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided. To register an interest in attending this event, please register / login to the PROACTIS portal: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS The project title is Market Engagement Event for the procurement of Orthodontics across Worcester. Please note that attendance at the event is limited to a maximum of 3 persons per organisation and the deadline to register attendance is 5pm on Tuesday 4th September. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dfda979-0bed-46e3-acbe-9d5f0b642894 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Sep 2018 | | 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 | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85131100 - Orthodontic services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2018 at 09:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dfda979-0bed-46e3-acbe-9d5f0b642894 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dfda979-0bed-46e3-acbe-9d5f0b642894 7th August 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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