--- title: "Expression of Interest for Specialist Led Orthodontic Services in the Colchester Area, Essex." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f625c3a2-a63c-469f-a258-b597edf8b85e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f625c3a2-a63c-469f-a258-b597edf8b85e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f625c3a2-a63c-469f-a258-b597edf8b85e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f625c3a2-a63c-469f-a258-b597edf8b85e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2020-06-19" --- # Expression of Interest for Specialist Led Orthodontic Services in the Colchester Area, Essex. Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f625c3a2-a63c-469f-a258-b597edf8b85e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f625c3a2-a63c-469f-a258-b597edf8b85e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f625c3a2-a63c-469f-a258-b597edf8b85e.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a procurement process for the "Expression of Interest for Specialist Led Orthodontic Services in the Colchester Area, Essex." This procurement falls under the category of orthodontic services and is currently at the planning stage. Interested suppliers must submit their expressions of interest by midday on 30th June 2020. The service is aimed at continuing treatment for approximately 1,300 patients and accommodating new patients within the East of England. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in orthodontic services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Providers capable of managing ongoing patient care and expanding their service capacity will find this a fitting opportunity. With a notable patient intake expected over the coming years, competitive businesses in the healthcare sector are encouraged to engage, particularly those with expertise in orthodontic services delivery. ## Notice NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement - East of England (referred to as the Commissioner) would like to engage with the market to identify interest in delivering the contract for Specialist Led Orthodontic Service in the Colchester Area, Essex. Following the receipt of notification of contract termination for the provision of Specialist Led Orthodontic Service in the Colchester area of Essex, NHS England and NHS Improvement - East of England seeks expressions of interest from Specialist Orthodontic providers who would be willing to: - Continue the treatment of circa 1300 in treatment patients until completion in the Colchester area of Essex. - Continue the provision of retentive care for circa 400 patients. - Have capacity to access and bring into treatment new patients as outlined below: In the year 2020/2021 (7 months from 1st September 2020 to 31st March 2021) to start 4000 UOAs (equivalent to approximately 180 new patients). In the year 2021/2022 (1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022) to start 8000 UOAs (approximately 360 new patients). The rates per patient will be within the nationally agreed range. The period of provision is: 1 September 2020 - 31 March 2022; 19 months. The closedown terms for the period of provision are as follows: * Payment of PS662 to complete treatments for each patient who commenced treatment prior to contract end date and still in active treatment with a fixed appliance. Monies paid over 2 financial years - 70% in year 1; 30% in year 2. * Payment of PS126 for each patient still in active treatment with a removable appliance. Monies paid in year 1 * Retention payment for patients who have not yet completed their 12-month retention period prior to the contract end date - PS25. Monies paid in year 1 NHS England and NHS Improvement East of England would like to invite potential Suppliers to respond to a questionnaire to express their interest. The deadline for receipt of questionnaires is Tuesday 30th June 2020 at midday (12:00pm). If you wish to express an interest and register to access the questionnaire, please register on the EU Supply website https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK . Quote/tender 40207 - Expression of Interest for Specialist Led Orthodontic Services in the Colchester Area, Essex. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b8e5d0-e8e6-4427-9abe-4175b29f58ca | | 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 | 19 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2020 | | 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 - 85131100 - Orthodontic services ## Release History - 19 Jun 2020 at 14:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b8e5d0-e8e6-4427-9abe-4175b29f58ca ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b8e5d0-e8e6-4427-9abe-4175b29f58ca 19th June 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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