--- title: "Unscheduled Dental Clinical Assessment Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f72a6941-fb5d-45b2-bdfc-ed59ad8f8bfa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f72a6941-fb5d-45b2-bdfc-ed59ad8f8bfa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f72a6941-fb5d-45b2-bdfc-ed59ad8f8bfa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f72a6941-fb5d-45b2-bdfc-ed59ad8f8bfa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)" published: "2018-08-08" --- # Unscheduled Dental Clinical Assessment Service Buyer: NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f72a6941-fb5d-45b2-bdfc-ed59ad8f8bfa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f72a6941-fb5d-45b2-bdfc-ed59ad8f8bfa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f72a6941-fb5d-45b2-bdfc-ed59ad8f8bfa.json) ## Summary The NHS North of England Commissioning Support (hosted by NHS England) is initiating a tender for the "Unscheduled Dental Clinical Assessment Service" as part of the health services sector. This contract, valued at £2,400,000, is set to commence on 1 April 2019 and will last for three years, with a potential one-year extension. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions due by 12 September 2018. The services will be delivered in the North East of England under an open procurement method, which aligns with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, specifically utilising the Light Touch Regime. Interested parties can view the procurement details on the Proactis portal as of 8 August 2018. This opportunity presents a pathway for growth for businesses engaged in health-related services, particularly those that can demonstrate technical capability and capacity in dental healthcare delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in unscheduled dental services will find this tender well-suited to their operations. The emphasis on improving the economic, social, and environmental well-being of the area may also align with businesses looking to contribute positively to their community while expanding their service offerings. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) working for and on behalf of NHS England (North) Cumbria and the North East wish to commission an Unscheduled Dental Clinical Assessment Service. The contract is for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 12 month period. The procurement will be available to view on the Proactis portal on the 8 August 2018. The basic principles of the open procurement route will be followed for this procurement to test the capacity, capability and technical competence of Bidders. The Service to which this ITT refers falls within Regulation 74 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No 102) ("the Regulations") and is listed within Schedule 3 which means that it is not subject to the full scope of the Regulations, but a lighter touch approach, referred to as the "Light Touch Regime". Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 Contracting Authorities 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 Additional information NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential providers. There will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the portal: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS hosted by Proactis. It is free to register on the portal but if you have any problems registering on the portal, you should contact PROACTIS by Email:Suppliersupport@proactis.com Website: http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index (Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:00). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/836828e9-7387-4be8-8bf9-15e57d2d658c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,400,000 | | 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 | NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 3YG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Durham South | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 8 Aug 2018 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/836828e9-7387-4be8-8bf9-15e57d2d658c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/836828e9-7387-4be8-8bf9-15e57d2d658c 8th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index - https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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