--- title: "Market Engagement Event for the procurement of Orthodontics across Midlands & East (East) - East Anglia & Essex" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c762b753-4021-422c-abd6-325a81aea5af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c762b753-4021-422c-abd6-325a81aea5af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c762b753-4021-422c-abd6-325a81aea5af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c762b753-4021-422c-abd6-325a81aea5af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2018-08-23" --- # Market Engagement Event for the procurement of Orthodontics across Midlands & East (East) - East Anglia & Essex Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c762b753-4021-422c-abd6-325a81aea5af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c762b753-4021-422c-abd6-325a81aea5af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c762b753-4021-422c-abd6-325a81aea5af.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is initiating a procurement process for Orthodontic services across the Midlands and East regions, specifically East Anglia and Essex. A market engagement event is scheduled for Tuesday, 18th September 2018, from 18:00 to 20:00 at Swift House, Chelmsford, with a deadline for registration on 13th September 2018 at 17:00. This process is currently in the planning stage, aimed at effectively equipping potential bidders with an understanding of the procurement process. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in orthodontic services, including healthcare providers and allied health professionals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can benefit from engaging in the NHS procurement process. Companies eager to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector, particularly those with expertise in orthodontics, should take advantage of this event to understand the expectations and requirements set forth by NHS England. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for and on behalf of NHS England - Midlands & East (East) commissioning team, who wish to host a market engagement event to discuss the procurement of Orthodontics across East. The event will take place on Tuesday 18th September 2018 between 18:00 - 20:00 at the following location: Swift House Hedgerows Business Park Colchester Road Chelmsford CM2 5PF We would like to use this event to support any potential bidders with understanding the procurement process. To register an interest in attending this event, please register / login to the PROACTIS portal: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS Please note that attendance at the event is limited to a maximum of 2 persons per organisation and the deadline to register attendance is 5pm on Thursday 13th September 2018. Additional information: Please apply directly to the buyer using the contact details provided, or follow the instructions given in the notice description or information section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f7d5b9-f0bc-4f87-94d7-7f708989d76f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 23 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85131100 - Orthodontic services - 85131110 - Orthodontic-surgery services ## Release History - 23 Aug 2018 at 11:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f7d5b9-f0bc-4f87-94d7-7f708989d76f - 21 Aug 2018 at 11:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f7d5b9-f0bc-4f87-94d7-7f708989d76f - 21 Aug 2018 at 11:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f7d5b9-f0bc-4f87-94d7-7f708989d76f - 21 Aug 2018 at 10:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f7d5b9-f0bc-4f87-94d7-7f708989d76f - 21 Aug 2018 at 08:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f7d5b9-f0bc-4f87-94d7-7f708989d76f - 20 Aug 2018 at 12:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f7d5b9-f0bc-4f87-94d7-7f708989d76f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f7d5b9-f0bc-4f87-94d7-7f708989d76f 23rd August 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS e-tendering portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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