--- title: "Community Dental Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1f66108-e1f2-4c5c-b997-fbeb3c959c6d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1f66108-e1f2-4c5c-b997-fbeb3c959c6d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1f66108-e1f2-4c5c-b997-fbeb3c959c6d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1f66108-e1f2-4c5c-b997-fbeb3c959c6d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST" published: "2021-04-07" --- # Community Dental Services Buyer: NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1f66108-e1f2-4c5c-b997-fbeb3c959c6d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1f66108-e1f2-4c5c-b997-fbeb3c959c6d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1f66108-e1f2-4c5c-b997-fbeb3c959c6d.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), acting on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement North West, is seeking tenders for a Community Dental Service (CDS) in Lancashire. This procurement, classified under dental-practice services, follows an open procedure and is currently in the Tender stage. Tenders are due by 12 noon on 10 May 2021, with the contract starting on 1 December 2021 and running until 30 November 2023. The estimated value of the contract is £22 million, with the procurement process being conducted exclusively through the NECS e-tendering system, In-tend. This tender presents significant opportunities for dental service providers, particularly those experienced in community dental care and public health initiatives. Businesses that can demonstrate capacity, capability, and technical competence in delivering dental services, while also considering the economic and social well-being of the local community, will be well-placed to compete. The focus on improving local health outcomes makes this an advantageous opportunity for businesses aligned with NHS priorities. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for, and on behalf of, NHS England and NHS Improvement North West who wish to commission a Community Dental Service (CDS), within the locality of Lancashire.The basic principles that mirror that of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of tenderers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013.Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Contracting Authority must consider:(a) How what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions, and(b) How, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement.Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authority relating to economic, social and environmental well-being.This procurement will be conducted via the NECS e-tendering system (In-tend) as such there will be no hard copy documents issued to bidders and all communications between bidders and NECS, including tender submissions, will be conducted via the In-tend portal.To express an interest in tendering for this procurement, please register on the In-tend e-tendering portal, which can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu and follow the registration instructions.Please note that it is free to register on In-tend, which can be accessed at any time of day.Should you have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, you should contact the e-Tendering provider by Email: support@in-tend.com or by phone 0844 2728810 (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm).PLEASE NOTE: Tender documentation will be available via In-tend from 09 April 2021 and the closing date for receipt of tenders is 12 noon on 10 May 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdff5c27-e192-4ba1-bf9a-d45357125fec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,000,000 | | 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 ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR2 8DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | Sharoe Green | | Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85131000 - Dental-practice services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdff5c27-e192-4ba1-bf9a-d45357125fec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdff5c27-e192-4ba1-bf9a-d45357125fec 7th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR161735 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu - https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-west/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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