--- title: "General Dental Services in Blackpool and Lytham" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f788e918-b2c4-4e93-91a0-41ed61a9a70f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f788e918-b2c4-4e93-91a0-41ed61a9a70f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f788e918-b2c4-4e93-91a0-41ed61a9a70f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f788e918-b2c4-4e93-91a0-41ed61a9a70f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2019-03-06" --- # General Dental Services in Blackpool and Lytham Buyer: NORTH ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f788e918-b2c4-4e93-91a0-41ed61a9a70f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f788e918-b2c4-4e93-91a0-41ed61a9a70f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f788e918-b2c4-4e93-91a0-41ed61a9a70f.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being led by North England Commissioning Support on behalf of NHS England (North) Lancashire and South Cumbria. The title of the tender is "General Dental Services in Blackpool and Lytham," which falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically relating to dental practice and related services. Located in the North West of England, this process is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties should note that the deadline for responses to the Request for Information (RFI) is set for 20 March 2019, with RFI documentation available on the PROACTIS Portal from the date of this notice, 6 March 2019. This tender presents an opportunity for growth for businesses that provide general dental services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations in the North West. Companies with expertise in dental practice management and those offering innovative dental services are well-suited to compete in this market engagement exercise. Engaging with the North England Commissioning Support will allow businesses to contribute to future service models, potentially leading to fruitful contracts as this process evolves further. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for and behalf of NHS England (North) Lancashire and South Cumbria to request information for the provision of general dental services in the Blackpool and Lytham areas. Additional information: North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for and behalf of NHS England (North) Lancashire and South Cumbria to request information for the provision of general dental services in the Blackpool and Lytham areas. Please be aware that the RFI documentation will be available on the PROACTIS Portal from Wednesday 6 March 2019 and the deadline for RFI responses is Wednesday 20 March 2019. Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the Proactis portal. To register an interest in responding to this market engagement exercise and obtain a copy of the Request for Information documentation please go to the PROACTIS portal: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the eTendering provider by Email: Suppliersupport@proactis.com or Website: http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5868d1e6-f5e8-43c0-89aa-9f8fc0ff1e36 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Mar 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 | NORTH ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE15 8NY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Lemington | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85130000 - Dental practice and related services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2019 at 13:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5868d1e6-f5e8-43c0-89aa-9f8fc0ff1e36 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5868d1e6-f5e8-43c0-89aa-9f8fc0ff1e36 6th March 2019 - Early engagement 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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