Dental Services at HMP North Sea Camp

Concepts

• dental practice
• leeds
• hmp north sea camp
• dental services
• dental
• hmp
• camp
• sea
• a direct award process
• nhs england commissioners

Location

Leeds

Description

Dental services at HMP North Sea Camp.

Total Quantity or Scope

Dental Services at HMP North Sea Camp. NHS England commissioners are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following a Direct Award process C. The lifetime value of the contract is £340,508. The services are required to be provided from 01/04/2024 to 31/03/2026.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to NHS England by 20 March 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Other Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 20 March 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to sarah.groves4@nhs.net The decision to award this contract was made by NHS England Midlands region. There were no Conflicts of Interest. The key criteria that NHS England commissioners used in the decision making process and the importance to delivery of the service was; Quality and innovation - All services need to be of high quality and innovation is needed to maintain services at the highest level. The Provider has systems to identify mistakes and learn from them, patient feedback is sought and acted on, staff are trained and supported, staffing levels are within regional averages. This is expected to be maintained in the new contract. The provider has shown innovation within the current contract and will do so on the new contract. Value - The provider has demonstrated value for money. The contract value was benchmarked against similar contracts and is considered value for money going forward with the new contract. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability- The dental provider needs to be able to integrate and collaborate with the healthcare provider and the secure estate operator. The service needs to demonstrate sustainability. The provider worked and will work collaboratively with the healthcare provider and the prison. The service has been sustainable and is considered sustainable going forward. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - This was considered of high importance due to the patient population and demographics. The access times for the services are within national targets or regional averages. Social Value - The provider has demonstrated an understanding of Social Value requirements and commissioners were satisfied this will continue in the new contract.