Mobile Dental Provision to Secure and Forensic Services

Tender description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 General dental services equivalent to that provided to the general population: • Assessment of oral health • Treatment of any identified disease Routine care will include: • Regular (6 - 12 monthly according to need and identified risk) oral health assessment including x-rays as needed. • Scale and polish as needed • Fillings, extractions and other treatment as appropriate • Onward referral to Tier 3 services if indicated • Onward referral under urgent pathway for suspected malignancy if indicated At the start of the contract initial assessments are to be offered to all in-patients in order to triage and prioritise the patients at more immediate need of active treatment. Needs assessment to take place within 8 weeks of contract start. Initial clinical assessments of likely treatment need to be undertaken at Foxhall House, C/o Ribbans Park (formerly St Clements Hospital). Appointments for treatment to be offered at Provider's dental facility within reasonable proximity of Foxhall House, usually in a separate session solely for the secure service patients - this can be negotiated according to assessed need/patient factors. Lot 1: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process. Suppliers that are able to facilitate the requirements of this contract are asked to contact Steven.Worley@nchc.nhs.uk prior to 30th October 2024. Additional information: Key Decision Makers: Dr Helene Barclay (Speciality Doctor, Secure Service) Josefina Zenzer (Contracts Manager)