--- title: "Specialist Led Primary Care Orthodontic Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0334f1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0334f1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0334f1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0334f1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST" published: "2022-05-06" --- # Specialist Led Primary Care Orthodontic Services Buyer: NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0334f1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0334f1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0334f1.json) ## Summary The NHS England & NHS Improvement North West, represented by the North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), is planning to procure Specialist Led Primary Care Orthodontic Services across three areas: Cheshire East (East and South) and Blackburn. The procurement is set to enter the tender stage with a live date anticipated in early September 2022. The contract is expected to have an initial duration of seven years, starting from 1st January 2024, with a potential 36-month extension. This process will be managed through the In-Tend electronic tendering portal, where interested parties will be required to register. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those specialising in orthodontic care. Companies that provide dental services, healthcare management, or supply relevant medical equipment may find this procurement particularly relevant. With the extended contract term and multiple lots available, businesses that can demonstrate capacity and quality in delivering specialised healthcare services are well-positioned to compete for these contracts and expand their market presence. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for, and on behalf of, NHS England and NHS Improvement North West who wish to alert the market to the future opportunity of Specialist Led Primary Care Orthodontic Services for the following areas: * Lot 1 - Cheshire East (East) * Lot 2 - Cheshire East (South) * Lot 3 - Blackburn It is anticipated that the tender live date for this procurement will be early September 2022 with an extended tender period. The anticipated contract term will be for an initial period of 7 years with the option of a 36 month extension (at the Contracting Authorities discretion) with effect from 1st January 2024. It is anticipated that TUPE will apply for each lot. It should be noted that this PIN is an alert to the market only and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering portal (In-Tend) to manage this process and as such interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to submit their tender response when the tender becomes available. The In-Tend e-Tendering portal can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home Please note that it is free to register on In-Tend, which can be accessed at any time of day as long as you have a working internet connection. 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). ### Lot Information Cheshire East (East) North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for, and on behalf of, NHS England and NHS Improvement North West who wish to alert the market to the future opportunity of Specialist Led Primary Care Orthodontic Services for the following areas: * Lot 1 - Cheshire East (East) * Lot 2 - Cheshire East (South) * Lot 3 - Blackburn It is anticipated that the tender live date for this procurement will be early September 2022 with an extended tender period. The anticipated contract term will be for an initial period of 7 years with the option of a 36 month extension (at the Contracting Authorities discretion) with effect from 1st January 2024. It is anticipated that TUPE will apply for each lot. It should be noted that this PIN is an alert to the market only and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering portal (In-Tend) to manage this process and as such interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to submit their tender response when the tender becomes available. The In-Tend e-Tendering portal can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home Please note that it is free to register on In-Tend, which can be accessed at any time of day as long as you have a working internet connection. 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). Cheshire East (South) North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for, and on behalf of, NHS England and NHS Improvement North West who wish to alert the market to the future opportunity of Specialist Led Primary Care Orthodontic Services for the following areas: * Lot 1 - Cheshire East (East) * Lot 2 - Cheshire East (South) * Lot 3 - Blackburn It is anticipated that the tender live date for this procurement will be early September 2022 with an extended tender period. The anticipated contract term will be for an initial period of 7 years with the option of a 36 month extension (at the Contracting Authorities discretion) with effect from 1st January 2024. It is anticipated that TUPE will apply for each lot. It should be noted that this PIN is an alert to the market only and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering portal (In-Tend) to manage this process and as such interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to submit their tender response when the tender becomes available. The In-Tend e-Tendering portal can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home Please note that it is free to register on In-Tend, which can be accessed at any time of day as long as you have a working internet connection. 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). Blackburn North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for, and on behalf of, NHS England and NHS Improvement North West who wish to alert the market to the future opportunity of Specialist Led Primary Care Orthodontic Services for the following areas: * Lot 1 - Cheshire East (East) * Lot 2 - Cheshire East (South) * Lot 3 - Blackburn It is anticipated that the tender live date for this procurement will be early September 2022 with an extended tender period. The anticipated contract term will be for an initial period of 7 years with the option of a 36 month extension (at the Contracting Authorities discretion) with effect from 1st January 2024. It is anticipated that TUPE will apply for each lot. It should be noted that this PIN is an alert to the market only and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering portal (In-Tend) to manage this process and as such interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to submit their tender response when the tender becomes available. The In-Tend e-Tendering portal can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home Please note that it is free to register on In-Tend, which can be accessed at any time of day as long as you have a working internet connection. 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). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011860-2022 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2022 | | 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 | NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 6 May 2022 at 13:25 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011860-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home - https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-west/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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