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title: "Community Dental Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a31a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Community Dental Services

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a31a

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## Summary

The tender titled "Community Dental Services" is being conducted by NHS England and NHS Improvement North West, aiming to commission a Community Dental Service (CDS) in the locality of Lancashire. This procurement process follows the open procedure as outlined under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, focusing on ensuring fair access for all potential suppliers. The deadline for expressions of interest is set for 12 noon on 10 May 2021. All communications and submissions must be completed through the In-tend e-tendering portal, with tender documentation available from 09 April 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the dental services industry, particularly those equipped to deliver community health services. Companies specialising in dental practice services and those committed to enhancing social value in their operations will find this tender well-suited for them. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their visibility, foster partnerships within the healthcare sector, and potentially expand their market presence in Lancashire.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for, and on behalf of, NHS England and NHS Improvement North West who wish to commission a Community Dental Service (CDS), within the locality of Lancashire. The basic principles that mirror that of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of tenderers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Contracting Authority 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. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authority relating to economic, social and environmental well-being. This procurement will be conducted via the NECS e-tendering system (In-tend) as such there will be no hard copy documents issued to bidders and all communications between bidders and NECS, including tender submissions, will be conducted via the In-tend portal. To express an interest in tendering for this procurement, please register on the In-tend e-tendering portal, which can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu and follow the registration instructions. Please note that it is free to register on In-tend, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, you should contact the e-Tendering provider by Email: support@in-tend.com or by phone 0844 2728810 (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). PLEASE NOTE: Tender documentation will be available via In-tend from 09 April 2021 and the closing date for receipt of tenders is 12 noon on 10 May 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for, and on behalf of, NHS England and NHS Improvement North West who wish to commission a Community Dental Service (CDS), within the locality of Lancashire. The basic principles that mirror that of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of tenderers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Contracting Authority 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. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authority relating to economic, social and environmental well-being. This procurement will be conducted via the NECS e-tendering system (In-tend) as such there will be no hard copy documents issued to bidders and all communications between bidders and NECS, including tender submissions, will be conducted via the In-tend portal. To express an interest in tendering for this procurement, please register on the In-tend e-tendering portal, which can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu and follow the registration instructions. Please note that it is free to register on In-tend, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, you should contact the e-Tendering provider by Email: support@in-tend.com or by phone 0844 2728810 (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). PLEASE NOTE: Tender documentation will be available via In-tend from 09 April 2021 and the closing date for receipt of tenders is 12 noon on 10 May 2021. Additional information: To express an interest in tendering for this procurement, please register on the In-tend e-tendering portal, which can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu and follow the registration instructions. PLEASE NOTE: Tender documentation will be available via In-tend from 09 April 2021 and the closing date for receipt of tenders is 12 noon on 10 May 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006268-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000,000 |
| Lots value | £22,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,778,674 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 8DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Sharoe Green |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANCASHIRE COMMUNITY DENTAL COLLABORATIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85131000 - Dental-practice services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2022 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006268-2022
- 24 Aug 2021 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007081-2021
- 24 Aug 2021 at 15:35 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020882-2021
- 9 Aug 2021 at 10:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019185-2021
- 29 Jul 2021 at 16:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018139-2021
- 2 Jul 2021 at 15:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015254-2021
- 26 May 2021 at 10:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011697-2021
- 7 May 2021 at 13:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009973-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/pdfs/uksi_20150102_en.pdf
- http://www.necsu.nhs.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:481343-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-west/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

## Provenance

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