Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Ty Gorwel, St Davids Park
Jobswell Road
SA31 3BB
UK
Contact person: Sara Pell
Telephone: +44 1633831525
E-mail: Sara.Pell@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL14
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.htm
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of General Dental Services to the population of Tywi cluster area.
II.1.2) Main CPV code
75200000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This Expression of Interest (EOI) to determine the capacity & availability of providers within the Tywi cluster area to meet specific requirements of Health Boards for NHS Dental Services.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
Main site or place of performance:
Carmarthenshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This initial Expression of Interest (EOI) to determine the capacity & availability of providers within the Tywi cluster area to meet specific requirements of Health Boards for NHS Dental Services. The purpose is to provide sufficient information, in an auditable and open manner, to enable providers to gauge whether or not they have the capacity to meet the specific requirement prior to the opportuning being conducted via an invitation to tender (ITT) via Bravo eTenderWales, using the Light Touch Regime procedure, inviting bids from suppliers, to include local suppliers and Welsh SMEs.
Description of Service:
Provision of General Dental Services to the population of Tywi cluster area.
Estimated Volument:
350 New Patients
530 New Urgent Patients
4300 Historic Patients
Health Board will consider part contract value allocation, dependant on level of interest expressed
Expected number of cases per week:
Approximate number of cases per week:
7 New Patients
10 New Urgent Patients
83 Historic Patients
It is expected that New Patient activity will be higher during year 1 & 2 to support appropriate level of historic patient base thereafter
All dentist performers must be included on the GDC register and Welsh Health Board performer list.
All other Dental Care Professionals (DCP’s) will possess the appropriate GDC registration
New patients and Urgent New patients will be allocated from Health Board Waiting list and Urgent Dental Access pathway
Activity will be reported via compass using current FP17W claim form. The provider will notify The Heath Board of circumstances affecting Practice ability to deliver services as expected
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/08/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=131853.
(WA Ref:131853)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/05/2023