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title: "Mobile Dentistry Unit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049306"
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buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
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# Mobile Dentistry Unit

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049306

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council has awarded a contract for a "Mobile Dentistry Unit" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations of 2023. This procurement falls under the "Dental practice and related services" industry category, aimed at improving access to dentistry for vulnerable residents in Southend-on-Sea. The procurement follows a direct award process and is classified under the "services" procurement category. The contract's start date is 5th September 2024, with a total value of £55,200. The Council used a selective approach due to the specific needs addressed by the PSR, beginning with an initial standstill period for representations by providers until 4th September 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in healthcare and dental services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality mobile dentistry units. It’s an ideal contract for SMEs with expertise in servicing complex and vulnerable populations, enabling them to expand their market presence and demonstrate their capacity for high-impact, community-focused health initiatives. The awarded provider must ensure immediate and short-term dental care along with referrals, positioning businesses in the health sector to showcase their proficiency in essential public health services.

## Notice

A high quality Dental Unit to come to the City of Southend-on-Sea to provide and improve access to dentistry for those who are in the most need locally, including some of our most vulnerable and complex residents. The primary aim is to provide immediate/short term dentistry including information and guidance on dental hygiene along with onward referrals for ongoing dentistry appointments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A high quality Dental Unit to come to the City of Southend-on-Sea to provide and improve access to dentistry for those who are in the most need locally, including some of our most vulnerable and complex residents. The primary aim is to provide immediate/short term dentistry including information and guidance on dental hygiene along with onward referrals for ongoing dentistry appointments. The Council are intending to award this contract to an existing provider, following Direct Award Process C. Lifetime value of the contract is PS55,200.00 The contract start date is 5th September 2024 to 4th September 2025.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 4th September 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028410-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DENTAID THE DENTAL CHARITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2024 at 11:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028410-2024
- 22 Aug 2024 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026860-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southend.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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