--- title: "NHSE563 - Special Care Dental Services - Lancashire and South Cumbria - Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02af14" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02af14" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02af14.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02af14.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PRESTON BUSINESS CENTRE" published: "2021-05-11" --- # NHSE563 - Special Care Dental Services - Lancashire and South Cumbria - Request for Information Buyer: PRESTON BUSINESS CENTRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02af14 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02af14) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02af14.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), acting on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement - North West, is currently engaged in a Request for Information (RFI) process for Special Care Dental Services in Lancashire and South Cumbria. This procurement, identified as NHSE563, is expected to last for 20 months, with an updated anticipated contract value of £3.125 million. Interested parties should note that this is not a competitive tendering process; instead, it serves to gauge market capacity and readiness. Responses are due by 12:00 noon on 1 June 2021, with future contract notices anticipated to be published after 1 August 2021. This RFI presents a significant opportunity for dental care service providers, particularly those specialising in paediatric and special needs dentistry, to align their services with the requirements of the NHS. Companies keen to enhance their portfolio in the public health sector, especially in areas struggling to meet the demands of specialised dental care, would find this procurement process particularly relevant. Registration on the In-Tend electronic tendering portal is necessary to participate, and support is available for those needing assistance with the registration process. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement - North West (the Contracting Authority), who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver Special Care Dental Services across South Cumbria. The commissioner is proposing a contract term of 20 months and the anticipated contract value would be PS1.875k, as at 21/22 prices. The aim of the service is to provide a comprehensive and relevant specialist led dental service for children and adults whose dental needs cannot be met within general dental practice. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Find and Tender Service and on Contracts Finder. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering portal (In-Tend) to manage this RFI and as such interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to access and complete the RFI questionnaire. 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: support@in-tend.com or by phone 0844 2728810 Website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home Helpdesk Support is available (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). Potential providers are to note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply to a future procurement including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. All completed RFI responses must be returned by 12:00 noon on 01 June 2021. ### Lot Information Lot 1 North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement - North West (the Contracting Authority), who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver Special Care Dental Services across South Cumbria. The commissioner is proposing a contract term of 20 months and the anticipated contract value would be PS1.875k, as at 21/22 prices. The aim of the service is to provide a comprehensive and relevant specialist led dental service for children and adults whose dental needs cannot be met within general dental practice. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Find and Tender Service and on Contracts Finder. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering portal (In-Tend) to manage this RFI and as such interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to access and complete the RFI questionnaire. 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: support@in-tend.com or by phone 0844 2728810 Website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home Helpdesk Support is available (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). Potential providers are to note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply to a future procurement including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. All completed RFI responses must be returned by 12:00 noon on 01 June 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010215-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jul 2021 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PRESTON BUSINESS CENTRE | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 11 May 2021 at 09:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010215-2021 - 10 May 2021 at 14:41 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010147-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home - https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-west/contact-us/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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