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: UK
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 the South Ceredigion cluster area
II.1.2) Main CPV code
75200000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This initial Expression of Interest (EOI) is to determine the capacity & availability of providers within the South Ceredigion area of Hywel Dda University Health Board 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
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Health Board are seeking to commission the provision of Mandatory General Dental Services for the population of South Ceredigion. This service will be delivered in line with the 2006 General Dental Services Contract, with an expectation that Contract Reform principles will be implemented with providers working to the Contract Reform Contract Variation.
The specific area of South Ceredigion is set out in the attached map.
The Contract would be for the provision of approximately 1400 UDAs per annum, equating to roughly 470 patients. When broken down to Contract Reform Metrics the approximate requirements would be as follows:
25 new patients
38 new urgent patients
308 historic patients
350 UDAs
There is the opportunity for the financial value to be awarded to one provider or split across a number of providers within the South Ceredigion area. However, this will be dependant on the level of interest received.
Approximate number of cases per month:
2 new patients
3 New Urgent Patients
26 Historic patients
It is expected that the number of New patients seen in year 1 would be higher than that in year 2 in order to support an appropriate level of historic patients for this size contract from year 3 onwards.
It is hoped that the implementation of this service would be by the end of quarter 2 in 2023-24. However, earlier options would be preferable.
All dentist performers must be included on the GDC register and the all Wales performers list. ALL OTHER Dental Care Professionals (DCP’s) will possess the appropriate GDC registration.
New patients and Urgent New patients will be allocated from the Health Board Waiting list and Urgent Dental Access pathway.
Activity will be reported via Compass and eDen using current FP17W claim forms. The Provider will notify the Health 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=131918.
(WA Ref:131918)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/05/2023