--- title: "Expressions of Interest for the Provision of Caretaker Dental Services in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e71d003a-4cf7-48a9-b1c0-3dd51defdac9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e71d003a-4cf7-48a9-b1c0-3dd51defdac9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e71d003a-4cf7-48a9-b1c0-3dd51defdac9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e71d003a-4cf7-48a9-b1c0-3dd51defdac9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-02-04" --- # Expressions of Interest for the Provision of Caretaker Dental Services in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e71d003a-4cf7-48a9-b1c0-3dd51defdac9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e71d003a-4cf7-48a9-b1c0-3dd51defdac9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e71d003a-4cf7-48a9-b1c0-3dd51defdac9.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently engaged in the planning stage for a tender titled "Expressions of Interest for the Provision of Caretaker Dental Services in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire." This procurement is aimed at providing General Dental Services and/or Urgent Dental Services in Mablethorpe, which has a population of around 12,500 residents, primarily consisting of older individuals. The deadline for interested providers to submit their expressions of interest is 19th February 2019, and the proposed contract is expected to be in place for 18 months starting from 1st April 2019. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in dental care, particularly those capable of offering general and urgent dental services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. Engaging in this contract could help providers expand their reach in Lincolnshire, deliver services to approximately 5,600 patients annually, and position themselves favourably for future engagements as the full Invitation to Tender is prepared. ## Notice NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of NHS England (the commissioner) is seeking market interest for the Provision of General Dental Services and/or Urgent Dental Services in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire for approximately 20,000 UDAs. It is proposed this will be a caretaker contract for a period of 18 months starting from 1st April 2019 whilst a full Invitation to Tender is being prepared. Mablethorpe is a small rural town on the East Coast of Lincolnshire located in the local authority area of East Lindsey (approximate population including neighbouring Sutton on Sea is 12,500). There are a high proportion of older people residing in this area as reflected in the Dental Year End Report (March 2018). The opportunity will be to provide services to approximately 5,600 patients per year. The aim of this Expression of Interest is to; 1. Allow the market visibility of the proposed opportunity; 2. Support NHS England to make an informed decision on the future commissioning of this service. 3. To gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity across Lincolnshire to deliver the services. To this end, interested providers are requested to complete a short questionnaire by 19th February 2019 to express interest in this opportunity. Additional information: If your organisation is interested in providing these services as set out above please complete the market assessment questionnaire. The Commissioner would appreciate your feedback on the services being tendered. We have a separate market engagement opportunity as this was published as a standalone notice within the EU Supply system. Therefore please register your interest against: Quote/tender 34337 - Expressions of Interest for Provision of Dental Services in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire - NHS England - Central Midlands and complete and submit the questionnaire. This is purely a Expressions of Interest exercise; any subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when published. The responses received during the Expressions of Interest exercise will not be taken into account in any future evaluation process as part of the formal procurement process. Please note the deadline for responses is by 12 noon on 19th February 2019 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f659df-7a68-4435-927a-e28a3a1683b0 | | 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 | 4 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Feb 2019 | | 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85130000 - Dental practice and related services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2019 at 12:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f659df-7a68-4435-927a-e28a3a1683b0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f659df-7a68-4435-927a-e28a3a1683b0 4th February 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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