Orthodontic services

Tender description

NHS England, North (Lancashire and South Cumbria) commissioning team are hosting a second market engagement event to discuss the procurement of orthodontics across Lancashire and South Cumbria. We would like to use this event to support any potential bidders with understanding the procurement process. This facilitated event will primarily focus on, but not limited to: — the Oral Health Needs Assessment for orthodontics, — outline of Service Specification, — proposed Groups / Lots for procurement, — explaining the Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS), — application support. NHS England is committed to improving services and has an opportunity to improve, redevelop and recommission the current orthodontics pathways. GDPs, specialist orthodontists and secondary care dental service providers are cordially invited to attend and contribute to the discussions, and help inform the future strategy. Market Engagement Event Details: The event will be held on 27.3.2018 at Preston Business Centre, Room 231, Watling Street Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8DY from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm. If your organisation would like to attend the market engagement event, please note only 2 attendees per organisation will be accepted. Please send a correspondence via the Proactis portal with the following details for each attendee: Name. Job Title. Contact details. The deadline for registering to attend the event is 12:00 noon on 26.3.2018. Please note that registering prior to the event is required. NB: Non-registered attendees will not be permitted on the evening. Please note that all communications for this event will be conducted via the Proactis portal.