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title: "A Digital Explainer - How is NHS dentistry funded an contracted"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-edf7bd21-1759-4958-9dc2-ff2e16baf5d8"
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published: "2022-11-11"
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# A Digital Explainer - How is NHS dentistry funded an contracted

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edf7bd21-1759-4958-9dc2-ff2e16baf5d8

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## Summary

NHS England has awarded a contract for the development and publication of an explainer on the funding and contracting of NHS dentistry. The contract, titled "A Digital Explainer - How is NHS dentistry funded an contracted," falls under the Health services and Community health services industry categories. The contract, with a total value of £30,000, was awarded to The King's Fund. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (below threshold). The contract period is from November 10, 2022, to March 31, 2023, and the tender period ended on October 13, 2022.

This procurement process by NHS England presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to engage in service provision within the healthcare sector. Businesses well-suited to compete for this tender are those with expertise in health services, community health services, and content development. The contract duration and value provide a viable opportunity for growth and collaboration within the public health sector, offering a platform to showcase innovative solutions and build strong partnerships with key healthcare stakeholders.

## Notice

Develop, produce and publish an explainer on the funding and contracting of NHS dentistry, to improve clarity on funding and delivery models, which are complex and poorly understood in the wider NHS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e8a85aa-7ce3-40e0-9c86-f0e74f9b10f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,700 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE KING'S FUND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2022 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e8a85aa-7ce3-40e0-9c86-f0e74f9b10f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e8a85aa-7ce3-40e0-9c86-f0e74f9b10f6
  11th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f489b02b-8f98-4d47-b0df-5b5fc5f83652
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