--- title: "NHSE889 Specialist Led Primary Care Orthodontic Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c69bfb82-e714-471f-baf9-aa6c9042977e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c69bfb82-e714-471f-baf9-aa6c9042977e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c69bfb82-e714-471f-baf9-aa6c9042977e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c69bfb82-e714-471f-baf9-aa6c9042977e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2023-01-03" --- # NHSE889 Specialist Led Primary Care Orthodontic Services Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c69bfb82-e714-471f-baf9-aa6c9042977e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c69bfb82-e714-471f-baf9-aa6c9042977e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c69bfb82-e714-471f-baf9-aa6c9042977e.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is seeking tenders for NHSE889 Specialist Led Primary Care Orthodontic Services. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically for dental practice and related services. The tender is open for submission via the NECS e-tendering system (In-tend), with a closing date of 28 February 2023. The contracting authority is North Of England Commissioning Support based in Darlington, England. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to compete for a contract aimed at improving economic, social, and environmental well-being in the Sunderland North and Redcar and Cleveland areas. Businesses interested in providing specialist primary care orthodontic services should register on the In-tend e-tendering portal by 28 February 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure and the contract period is set from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2034, allowing for long-term business planning and growth strategies. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for, and on behalf of, NHS England North East and Yorkshire who wish to commission specialist led primary care orthodontic provision in the areas of Sunderland North and Redcar and Cleveland. 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. 11 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 03 January 2023 and the closing date for receipt of tenders is 12 noon on Tuesday 28 February 2023. Additional information: 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 03 January 2023 and the closing date for receipt of tenders is 12 noon on Tuesday 28 February 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f8ca3f1-d668-4cb2-a15d-e652be93b7b2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,753,340 | | 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 | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | DARLINGTON | | Post town | Darlington | | Postcode | DL3 7DR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington | | Local authority | Darlington | | Electoral ward | Park East | | Westminster constituency | Darlington | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85130000 - Dental practice and related services ## Release History - 3 Jan 2023 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f8ca3f1-d668-4cb2-a15d-e652be93b7b2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f8ca3f1-d668-4cb2-a15d-e652be93b7b2 3rd January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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