Orthodontic Services in Oxford, Thame, Eastleigh and Dover
A Contract Award Notice
by NHS ENGLAND
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- not specified
- Value
- £2M-£7M
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 02 Aug 2023
- Delivery
- not specified
- Deadline
- n/a
Concepts
Location
Oxfordshire:
1 buyer
- NHS England Horley
3 suppliers
- Oxford Orthodontics Practice Plymouth
- Oxford Orthodontics Great Yarmouth
- Smile Care Eastleigh Slough
Description
NHS England South East (the Commissioner) sought to recommission Level 2 and 3a NHS Orthodontic Services in the Oxford, Thame, Eastleigh and Dover areas. Adverts were placed on Contracts Finder and the Find a Tender Service and an Invitation to Tender (ITT) process, based on the Open procedure, was undertaken during summer / autumn 2022 to identify the Most Economically Advantageous Tender and therefore determine the incoming provider. The procurement was split into four lots, as follows so as to provide maximum flexibility to both the Commissioner and Bidders and interested parties were able to bid for one or two lots; • Lot 1: Oxford • Lot 2: Thame • Lot 3: Eastleigh • Lot 4: Dover Orthodontics is the dental specialty concerned with facial growth, development of the dentition and occlusion, and the assessment, diagnosis, interception and treatment of malocclusions and facial irregularities. The overall aim of the service is to provide equitable, accessible, high quality and cost effective specialist orthodontic services, in line with the National Guide for Commissioning Orthodontics, 2015 and NHS Personal Dental Services (PDS) Agreements Regulations 2005. Orthodontics is mainly provided for children and adolescents who meet the agreed criteria for NHS treatment and for adults where there is clinical justification and where prior approval has been agreed with the commissioner. The service includes: • Assessment and treatment delivered according to each patient's clinical needs, including interceptive treatment and in hours urgent care • Treatment includes examination, taking of radiographs, diagnosis, preventative care, advice, planning of orthodontic treatment, supply and repair of orthodontic appliances including retainers for a period of 12 months following the completion of active orthodontic treatment • Appropriate referral to other healthcare providers for mandatory or advanced mandatory services or any other appropriate and necessary healthcare • Advice to the patient and other clinicians where appropriate The contracts are limited to orthodontic treatment within complexity Level 2 and 3a and excludes all mandatory services and the following additional services: • Sedation services • Domiciliary services • Minor oral surgery • Dental public health services • Orthodontic complexity level 1 and 3b cases This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
Lot Division
| 1 | Orthodontic Services in Oxford NHS England South East (the Commissioner) recommissioned Level 2 and 3a NHS Orthodontic Services in Oxford at an activity level of 12,000 Units of Orthodontic Activity (UOAs) per annum. Adverts were placed on Contracts Finder and the Find a Tender Service and an Invitation to Tender (ITT) process, based on the Open procedure, was undertaken during summer / autumn 2022 to identify the Most Economically Advantageous Tender and therefore determine the incoming provider. … The contract has been awarded to Oxford Orthodontics Practice Ltd (previously DCG Trading 3 Ltd). The contract commenced on 12th June 2023 and has been awarded for an initial term of 7 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. The anticipated annual contract value is £723,360.00. This value is based on 21/22 prices and will be subject to Dentist and Doctor Pay Review (DDRB) adjustments in the period up to April 2023 and annually thereafter. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. 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 are instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). |
| 2 | Orthodontic Services in Thame NHS England South East (the Commissioner) recommissioned Level 2 and 3a NHS Orthodontic Services in Thame at an activity level of 4,000 Units of Orthodontic Activity (UOAs) per annum. Adverts were placed on Contracts Finder and the Find a Tender Service and an Invitation to Tender (ITT) process, based on the Open procedure, was undertaken during summer / autumn 2022 to identify the Most Economically Advantageous Tender and therefore determine the incoming provider. … The contract has been awarded to Oxford Orthodontics Ltd. The contract commenced on 19th July 2023 and has been awarded for an initial term of 6 years, 8 months and 13 days with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. The annual contract value is £241,120.00. This value is based on 21/22 prices and will be subject to Dentist and Doctor Pay Review (DDRB) adjustments in the period up to April 2023 and annually thereafter. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. 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 are instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). |
| 3 | Orthodontic Services in Eastleigh NHS England South East (the Commissioner) recommissioned Level 2 and 3a NHS Orthodontic Services in Eastleigh at an activity level of 10,000 Units of Orthodontic Activity (UOAs) per annum. Adverts were placed on Contracts Finder and the Find a Tender Service and an Invitation to Tender (ITT) process, based on the Open procedure, was undertaken during summer / autumn 2022 to identify the Most Economically Advantageous Tender and therefore determine the incoming provider. … The contract has been awarded to Smile Care Eastleigh Ltd. The contract commenced on 1st April 2023 and has been awarded for an initial term of 7 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. The annual contract value is £602,800.00. This value is based on 21/22 prices and will be subject to Dentist and Doctor Pay Review (DDRB) adjustments in the period up to April 2023 and annually thereafter. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. 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 are instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). |
| 4 | Orthodontic Services in Dover NHS England South East (the Commissioner) sought to commission Level 2 and 3a NHS Orthodontic Services in Dover at an activity level of 11,000 Units of Orthodontic Activity (UOAs) per annum. Adverts were placed on Contracts Finder and the Find a Tender Service and an Invitation to Tender (ITT) process, based on the Open procedure, was undertaken during summer / autumn 2022 to identify the Most Economically Advantageous Tender and therefore determine the incoming provider. No bids were received for this area and a contract has not been awarded. … 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 are instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). |
Award Detail
| 1 | Oxford Orthodontics Practice (Plymouth)
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| 2 | Oxford Orthodontics (Great Yarmouth)
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| 3 | Smile Care Eastleigh (Slough)
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CPV Codes
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
- 85131100 - Orthodontic services
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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 are instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The tendering process has been 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 ran 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 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 has voluntarily observed the award decision notices provisions and held a 10 day standstill period as described in Regulation 87 of the Regulations.
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-033fe9
- FTS 022487-2023