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title: "NHSE802 - Invitation to Tender - General Dental Services - Lot 1 - Helmsley & Lot 2 - Thirsk"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# NHSE802 - Invitation to Tender - General Dental Services - Lot 1 - Helmsley & Lot 2 - Thirsk

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH EAST & YORKSHIRE REGION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dce4

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## Summary

NHS England and NHS Improvement North East & Yorkshire Region is currently managing a tender for General Dental Services, specifically for Lots 1 (Helmsley) and 2 (Thirsk). This open procurement process is designed to enhance oral health services in these areas and aims for contract commencement on 1 April 2022, with an initial five-year term and an optional two-year extension based on performance. The financial thresholds set for the annual contracts are £261,009 for Helmsley and £294,673 for Thirsk. Tender submissions must be submitted electronically, with the deadline for bids being 12:00 noon on 6 October 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for dental practices looking to expand or improve their service offerings in North Yorkshire. As the focus is on enhancing community dental services, businesses with the capability to provide comprehensive general dental services are particularly well-positioned to participate. The open procedure follows the Light-Touch Rules Regime, making it suitable for both established firms and newer entrants in the healthcare sector aiming to address healthcare needs while enhancing services and accessibility for patients.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service hosted by NHS England and has managed this procurement process for the provision of a General Dental Services for Lot 1 - Helmsley and Lot 2 - Thirsk for NHS England & NHS Improvement North East & Yorkshire Region (the Contracting Authority).

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Helmsley

The Contracting Authority has commissioned General Dental Services for Lot 1 - Helmsley. The over-arching aims of the Contracting Authority in respect of dental service provision are: To improve oral health and to reduce inequalities in health and well-being. To improve access to NHS dental services and to improve the experience of all patients. To develop integrated and consistent services. To ensure equitable and timely access to primary, urgent and elective care. The Contracting Authority plans for a contract commencement date of 01 April 2022 for an initial contract term of 5-years with the option to extend the contract by 2-years at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The annual financial threshold for Lot 1 - Helmsley is 261009 GBP based on 8,583 Units of Dental Activity (UDA) at the rate of 30.41 GBP per UDA.

Lot 2 - Thirsk

The Contracting Authority has commissioned General Dental Services for Lot 2 - Thirsk. The over-arching aims of the Contracting Authority in respect of dental service provision are: To improve oral health and to reduce inequalities in health and well-being. To improve access to NHS dental services and to improve the experience of all patients. To develop integrated and consistent services. To ensure equitable and timely access to primary, urgent and elective care. The Contracting Authority plans for a contract commencement date of 01 April 2022 for an initial contract term of 5-years with the option to extend the contract by 2-years at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The annual financial threshold for Lot 2 - Thirsk is 294673 GBP based on 9,690 Units of Dental Activity (UDA) at the rate of 30.41 GBP per UDA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032429-2021 |
| 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 | 30 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,889,774 |
| Lots value | £3,889,774 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,889,774 |

## 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 EAST & YORKSHIRE REGION |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE2 North Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HELMSLEY SMILES; THIRSK SMILES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2021 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032429-2021
- 3 Sep 2021 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021877-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/pdfs/uksi_20150102_en.pdf
- http://www.necsu.nhs.uk
- https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.necsu.nhs.uk/

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