Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c7e-17ee-73d6-a285-c5b1a96149de/personal-dental-services-pds-in-london-prisons-and-heathrow-immigration-remova awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Personal Dental Services (PDS) in London Prisons and Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre [N e L Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/n-e-l-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value £8,600,000 to £12,100,000 Published 28 Sept 2020 Deadline Closed 6 Nov 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NHS England (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") ran a competitive procurement process to commission Personal Dental Services (PDS) in London Prisons and Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre ("the Service"). From 1 April 2019, NHS England and NHS Improvement are working together as a new single organisation to better support the NHS to deliver improved care for patients. Further information regarding the role and purpose of NHS England and NHS Improvement is available from this url: [england.nhs.uk/about/about-nhs-england](https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/about-nhs-england/) This procurement was divided into 4 Lots: - Lot 1 Immigration Removal Central Heathrow - Lot 2 HMP Wandsworth & HMP Brixton - Lot 3 HMP Pentonville & HMP Wormwood Scrubs - Lot 4 HMP Belmarsh, HMP Thameside and HMP YOI Isis What is in Scope? • Full range of PDS mandatory dental services  examination;  advice and planning of treatment;  periodontal treatment;  surgical treatment;  the taking of radiographs;  the issue of prescriptions,  diagnosis;  preventative care and treatment;  conservative treatment;  supply and repair of dental appliances;  the supply of listed drugs and listed appliances; • Minor Oral Surgery Sessions (except IRC) • Triage Service • Multi-disciplinary team approach to service delivery including hygienist and oral health educator • Prevention & oral health education • Repair & maintenance of fixed assets and repair maintenance and replacement of non-fixed assets What is not in Scope? • Additional services  advanced mandatory services  dental public health services  domiciliary services  orthodontic services  sedation services • Medicine dispensing and costs - responsibility of healthcare providers The contract for the Service is awarded for a period of 5 years, with an optional extension for a further period of 2 years (twenty-four months) in two one year increments (5+1+1). Therefore the maximum duration of this contract, if all extension options are taken up will be 7 years (84 months). Contract Start and End Dates: HMP Wandsworth & HMP Brixton 01/04/2021 - 31/03/2028 ### IRC Heathrow 01/09/2021 - 31/08/2028 HMP Pentonville & HMP Wormwood Scrubs 01/12/2021 - 30/11/2028 ### HMP Belmarsh, HMP Thameside and HMP YOI Isis 01/04/2022 - 31/03/2029 Additional information: This Tender process was managed by NEL Commissioning Support Unit (NEL) on behalf of The Authority in connection with a competitive procurement exercise that is being conducted in accordance with a process based on the Open Procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations" (as amended)). The services to which this Procurement relates fall within the "Light Touch Regime" (LTR) governing procurement of Health, Social, Education and Other service contracts. Neither the reference to "Open Procedure", "ITT", "SQ", the use of the term "Tender process", nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the Contracting Authority intends to hold itself bound to any of the Regulations, save those applicable to LTR provisions. Read full description ## CPV classification Dental practice and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c58a21c3-c89f-42d1-a3ef-250d6208610e) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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