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title: "Mobile Dental Provision to Secure and Forensic Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ac58"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-10-15"
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# Mobile Dental Provision to Secure and Forensic Services

Buyer: NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ac58

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## Summary

The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process titled "Mobile Dental Provision to Secure and Forensic Services," specifically targeting the dental practice and related services industry, identified under CPV code 85130000. The procurement is at the planning stage as of the most recent update on 15 October 2024. The contract involves general dental services equivalent to those provided to the general population and includes comprehensive oral health assessments, treatments, and referrals as necessary. This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), adhering to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with an estimated contract value of £11,600 GBP. Key contact for the procurement is Steven Worley, who can be reached at steven.worley@nchc.nhs.uk, with initial assessments scheduled to take place at Foxhall House in Norwich, UKH15. Interested suppliers should contact the buyer by 30 October 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing dental services, especially those with experience in secure and forensic environments. Small to medium-sized dental practices equipped with the capability to handle comprehensive oral healthcare, including routine assessments, treatments, and specialised referrals, would be well-positioned to compete. Participation in this tender could lead to long-term collaboration with the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, offering stability and potential growth avenues. Suppliers should possess the flexibility to conduct clinical assessments and provide treatment in proximity to Foxhall House, ensuring the ability to meet the unique needs of secure service patients.

## Notice

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 General dental services equivalent to that provided to the general population: * Assessment of oral health * Treatment of any identified disease Routine care will include: * Regular (6 - 12 monthly according to need and identified risk) oral health assessment including x-rays as needed. * Scale and polish as needed * Fillings, extractions and other treatment as appropriate * Onward referral to Tier 3 services if indicated * Onward referral under urgent pathway for suspected malignancy if indicated At the start of the contract initial assessments are to be offered to all in-patients in order to triage and prioritise the patients at more immediate need of active treatment. Needs assessment to take place within 8 weeks of contract start. Initial clinical assessments of likely treatment need to be undertaken at Foxhall House, C/o Ribbans Park (formerly St Clements Hospital). Appointments for treatment to be offered at Provider's dental facility within reasonable proximity of Foxhall House, usually in a separate session solely for the secure service patients - this can be negotiated according to assessed need/patient factors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process. Suppliers that are able to facilitate the requirements of this contract are asked to contact Steven.Worley@nchc.nhs.uk prior to 30th October 2024. Additional information: Key Decision Makers: Dr Helene Barclay (Speciality Doctor, Secure Service) Josefina Zenzer (Contracts Manager)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033212-2024 |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,600 |
| 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 | NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 16:16 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033212-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nsft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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