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Contract Award Notice

Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Kent, Surrey and Sussex to NHS England and NHS Improvement (South East)

  • First published: 13 January 2021
  • Last modified: 13 January 2021

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
Published by:
NHS England & NHS Improvement (South East)
Authority ID:
AA80453
Publication date:
13 January 2021
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

[Lot name: Dartford_Central. Notional Total UDA activity (Annual) – 21 000]

The contract includes the following services:

• mandatory dental services;

• urgent access appointments for patients that do not usually attend the practice and directed to the practice by 111, the Dental Helpline, out of hours services or by self-referral — this is only required for 7 000 and 21 000 UDA contract sizes;

• provide bookable appointments outside core hours – this is only required for 7 000 and 21 000 UDA contract sizes;

• health improvement activities targeted at vulnerable adults and children;

• dental treatment for older people in care alongside a responsibility to build relationships with local care homes to support access;

• dental treatment for patients weighing over 300 kg (47 stones) — this is only required for 21 000 UDA contract sizes;

• referral to other healthcare providers for advanced mandatory services or any other appropriate and necessary healthcare;

• advice to the patient and other clinicians where appropriate.

Full notice text

Social and other specific services – public contracts

Contract award notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

NHS England & NHS Improvement (South East)

Wharf House, Medway, Wharf Road, Tonbridge

Kent

TN9 1RE

UK

Contact person: Phil Fear

E-mail: scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net

NUTS: UKJ4

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home

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

Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Kent, Surrey and Sussex to NHS England and NHS Improvement (South East)

Reference number: PR003284-Batch 1

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85100000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

NHS England and NHS Improvement — South East are seeking to commission Mandatory Dental Services in the Kent, Surrey and Sussex area. The Commissioner will be contracting for the services using the standard clauses for a personal dental services agreement.

The contract term will be for a term of up to 59 months, and is due to commence from May 2020. The Commissioner has a maximum budget of GBP 4 321 997 per annum for all lots.

The procurement is split into a number of lots so as to provide maximum flexibility to both the Commissioner and bidders and interested parties may bid for one or more lots. The Commissioners seek tender responses from providers who have the capability and capacity to undertake such a contract. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 18 538 283.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

KSS1-1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85131000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

[Lot name: Dartford_Central. Notional Total UDA activity (Annual) – 21 000]

The contract includes the following services:

• mandatory dental services;

• urgent access appointments for patients that do not usually attend the practice and directed to the practice by 111, the Dental Helpline, out of hours services or by self-referral — this is only required for 7 000 and 21 000 UDA contract sizes;

• provide bookable appointments outside core hours – this is only required for 7 000 and 21 000 UDA contract sizes;

• health improvement activities targeted at vulnerable adults and children;

• dental treatment for older people in care alongside a responsibility to build relationships with local care homes to support access;

• dental treatment for patients weighing over 300 kg (47 stones) — this is only required for 21 000 UDA contract sizes;

• referral to other healthcare providers for advanced mandatory services or any other appropriate and necessary healthcare;

• advice to the patient and other clinicians where appropriate.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (‘the Regulations’) which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the ‘Light Touch Regime’ contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

KSS1-2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85131000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

[Lot name - Dover_Deal. Notional Total UDA activity (Annual) – 3,500]

The Contract includes the following services:

• mandatory dental services

• urgent access appointments for patients that do not usually attend the practice and directed to the practice by 111, the Dental Helpline, out of hours services or by self-referral - this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• provide bookable appointments outside core hours – this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• health improvement activities targeted at vulnerable adults and children

• dental treatment for older people in care alongside a responsibility to build relationships with local care homes to support access

• dental treatment for patients weighing over 300 kg (47 stones) - this is only required for 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• referral to other healthcare providers for advanced mandatory services or any other appropriate and necessary healthcare

• advice to the patient and other clinicians where appropriate

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

KSS1-3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85131000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

[Lot name - Dover_Dover. Notional Total UDA activity (Annual) – 21,000]

The Contract includes the following services:

• mandatory dental services

• urgent access appointments for patients that do not usually attend the practice and directed to the practice by 111, the Dental Helpline, out of hours services or by self-referral - this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• provide bookable appointments outside core hours – this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• health improvement activities targeted at vulnerable adults and children

• dental treatment for older people in care alongside a responsibility to build relationships with local care homes to support access

• dental treatment for patients weighing over 300 kg (47 stones) - this is only required for 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• referral to other healthcare providers for advanced mandatory services or any other appropriate and necessary healthcare

• advice to the patient and other clinicians where appropriate

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

KSS1-4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85131000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

[Lot name - Dover_Aylesham. Notional Total UDA activity (Annual) – 7,000]

The Contract includes the following services:

• mandatory dental services

• urgent access appointments for patients that do not usually attend the practice and directed to the practice by 111, the Dental Helpline, out of hours services or by self-referral - this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• provide bookable appointments outside core hours – this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• health improvement activities targeted at vulnerable adults and children

• dental treatment for older people in care alongside a responsibility to build relationships with local care homes to support access

• dental treatment for patients weighing over 300 kg (47 stones) - this is only required for 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• referral to other healthcare providers for advanced mandatory services or any other appropriate and necessary healthcare

• advice to the patient and other clinicians where appropriate

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

KSS1-5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85131000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

[Lot name - Swale_Faversham. Notional Total UDA activity (Annual) – 21,000]

The Contract includes the following services:

• mandatory dental services

• urgent access appointments for patients that do not usually attend the practice and directed to the practice by 111, the Dental Helpline, out of hours services or by self-referral - this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• provide bookable appointments outside core hours – this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• health improvement activities targeted at vulnerable adults and children

• dental treatment for older people in care alongside a responsibility to build relationships with local care homes to support access

• dental treatment for patients weighing over 300 kg (47 stones) - this is only required for 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• referral to other healthcare providers for advanced mandatory services or any other appropriate and necessary healthcare

• advice to the patient and other clinicians where appropriate

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

KSS1-6

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85131000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ2

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

[Lot name - Adur_Lancing or Sompting. Notional Total UDA activity (Annual) – 3,500]

The Contract includes the following services:

• mandatory dental services

• urgent access appointments for patients that do not usually attend the practice and directed to the practice by 111, the Dental Helpline, out of hours services or by self-referral - this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• provide bookable appointments outside core hours – this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• health improvement activities targeted at vulnerable adults and children

• dental treatment for older people in care alongside a responsibility to build relationships with local care homes to support access

• dental treatment for patients weighing over 300 kg (47 stones) - this is only required for 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• referral to other healthcare providers for advanced mandatory services or any other appropriate and necessary healthcare

• advice to the patient and other clinicians where appropriate

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

KSS1-7

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85131000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

[Lot name - Swale_Minster. Notional Total UDA activity (Annual) – 21,000]

The Contract includes the following services:

• mandatory dental services

• urgent access appointments for patients that do not usually attend the practice and directed to the practice by 111, the Dental Helpline, out of hours services or by self-referral - this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• provide bookable appointments outside core hours – this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• health improvement activities targeted at vulnerable adults and children

• dental treatment for older people in care alongside a responsibility to build relationships with local care homes to support access

• dental treatment for patients weighing over 300 kg (47 stones) - this is only required for 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• referral to other healthcare providers for advanced mandatory services or any other appropriate and necessary healthcare

• advice to the patient and other clinicians where appropriate

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

KSS1-8

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85131000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ21

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

[Lot name - Brighton & Hove_Moulescoomb. Notional Total UDA activity (Annual) – 21,000]

The Contract includes the following services:

• mandatory dental services

• urgent access appointments for patients that do not usually attend the practice and directed to the practice by 111, the Dental Helpline, out of hours services or by self-referral - this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• provide bookable appointments outside core hours – this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• health improvement activities targeted at vulnerable adults and children

• dental treatment for older people in care alongside a responsibility to build relationships with local care homes to support access

• dental treatment for patients weighing over 300 kg (47 stones) - this is only required for 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• referral to other healthcare providers for advanced mandatory services or any other appropriate and necessary healthcare

• advice to the patient and other clinicians where appropriate

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

KSS1-9

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85131000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

[Lot name - Thanet_Margate or Ramsgate. Notional Total UDA activity (Annual) – 21,000]

The Contract includes the following services:

• mandatory dental services

• urgent access appointments for patients that do not usually attend the practice and directed to the practice by 111, the Dental Helpline, out of hours services or by self-referral - this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• provide bookable appointments outside core hours – this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• health improvement activities targeted at vulnerable adults and children

• dental treatment for older people in care alongside a responsibility to build relationships with local care homes to support access

• dental treatment for patients weighing over 300 kg (47 stones) - this is only required for 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• referral to other healthcare providers for advanced mandatory services or any other appropriate and necessary healthcare

• advice to the patient and other clinicians where appropriate

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

KSS1-10

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85131000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

[Lot name - Dover_Sandwich. Notional Total UDA activity (Annual) – 7,000]

The Contract includes the following services:

• mandatory dental services

• urgent access appointments for patients that do not usually attend the practice and directed to the practice by 111, the Dental Helpline, out of hours services or by self-referral - this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• provide bookable appointments outside core hours – this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• health improvement activities targeted at vulnerable adults and children

• dental treatment for older people in care alongside a responsibility to build relationships with local care homes to support access

• dental treatment for patients weighing over 300 kg (47 stones) - this is only required for 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• referral to other healthcare providers for advanced mandatory services or any other appropriate and necessary healthcare

• advice to the patient and other clinicians where appropriate

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

KSS1-11

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85131000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

[Lot name - Sevenoaks_Sevenoaks. Notional Total UDA activity (Annual) – 21,000]

The Contract includes the following services:

• mandatory dental services

• urgent access appointments for patients that do not usually attend the practice and directed to the practice by 111, the Dental Helpline, out of hours services or by self-referral - this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• provide bookable appointments outside core hours – this is only required for 7,000 and 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• health improvement activities targeted at vulnerable adults and children

• dental treatment for older people in care alongside a responsibility to build relationships with local care homes to support access

• dental treatment for patients weighing over 300 kg (47 stones) - this is only required for 21,000 UDA contract sizes

• referral to other healthcare providers for advanced mandatory services or any other appropriate and necessary healthcare

• advice to the patient and other clinicians where appropriate

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2019/S 220-540734

Section V: Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: KSS1-1

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

//

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 13

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 13

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Saimo Ltd

Crawley

UK

NUTS: UKJ4

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 665 738.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: KSS1-3

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

//

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dumbledore Dental Care Ltd

Haywards Heath

UK

NUTS: UKJ4

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 510 526.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: KSS1-4

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: KSS1-5

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

//

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Northern Lights Partnership Ltd

Ruislip

UK

NUTS: UKJ4

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 463 811.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Title: KSS1-6

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Title: KSS1-7

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

//

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dumbledore Dental Care Ltd

Haywards Heath

UK

NUTS: UKJ4

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 510 526.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 8

Title: KSS1-8

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

//

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dumbledore Dental Care Ltd

Haywards Heath

UK

NUTS: UKJ4

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 510 526.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 9

Title: KSS1-9

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

//

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dumbledore Dental Care Ltd

Haywards Heath

UK

NUTS: UKJ4

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 510 526.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 10

Title: KSS1-10

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

//

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Maidstone

UK

NUTS: UKJ4

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 812 123.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 11

Title: KSS1-11

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

//

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 13

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 13

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Saimo Ltd

Crawley

UK

NUTS: UKJ4

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 554 507.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

Interested parties who wish to take part in the procurement are invited to take part in an Invitation To Tender (ITT) process, based on the open procedure and designed to identify the most economically advantageous tender and therefore determine the incoming provider.

All ITT responses must be returned by 12.00 noon on Thursday 19 December 2019, at the latest.

An early engagement market notice was published in relation to this procurement in April 2019, in order to facilitate early engagement with potential providers. Please note that this previous notice was an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition in its own right. Although those who responded to that notice will be advised that this contract notice has been published, there will be no process exemptions or preferential treatment afforded to any parties who expressed an interest at that stage.

Interested parties can access the opportunity directly by following the link below:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/ProjectManage/1076

In order to access the tender documentation you will need to 'express an interest' and register on the system. Bidders are required to respond to selection questionnaire and ITT questions directly within the system and attach any requested documents separately to the placeholders provided.

On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence.

The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (‘the Regulations’) which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the ‘Light Touch Regime’ contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services.

Neither the inclusion of a bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the authority (‘Open’, ‘Restricted’, ‘Competitive Procedure with Negotiation’, ‘Competitive Dialogue’ or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive/Schedule 3 of the Regulations.

The contracting authority intends to voluntarily observe the award decision notices provisions and 10 day standstill period described in Regulation 86 of the Regulations. Unsuccessful bidders will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the bidder/application was unsuccessful. Deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the Regulations.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

As described in VI.3), deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the 2015 Regulations.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

08/01/2021

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85131000 Dental-practice services Dental practice and related services
85100000 Health services Health and social work services

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