Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) on the Isle of Wight - MDS5C1

Tender description

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight (HIOW) Integrated Care Board (ICB) sought providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) on the Isle of Wight. The procurement was divided into Lots and providers could bid for a maximum of two Lots from the following: MDS 5C1-1: Isle of Wight (21k) MDS 5C1-1a: Isle of Wight (21k) MDS 5C1-2: Isle of Wight (14k) MDS 5C1-3: West Wight Interested parties could bid for a maximum of two Lots. The aims for MDS provision are to: • contribute to improving oral and general health; • reduce inequalities in health and access to dental care by providing extra support to groups of vulnerable adults and children. This includes, but is not limited to, children under 5 years old, residents of care homes, other vulnerable groups and patients weighing up to 227kg (35 stones and 10.45 lbs); • provide access to NHS dental services to ensure equity and consistency of provision; • provide bookable appointments outside of core hours; • deliver appropriate, efficient and cost-effective services within the service; • provision framework of the NHS (General Dental Services/Personal Dental Services) Regulations 2005 and any subsequent revisions; • provide high quality dental services; • provide access within contracted hours to un-associated patients identified as having an urgent dental need via NHS 111, NHS Dental Helpline, out of hours services and self-referral; • refer patients to other NHS services as appropriate in line with the relevant local protocols and guidance; • establish a positive working relationship between the Commissioner and Provider to facilitate and maximise high quality service delivery; • prioritize Looked after Children (LAC); • develop services in line with the evolving strategic approach to primary care dental provision and align with the priorities of the NHS Long Term Plan - www.longtermplan.nhs.uk; • promote overall health in line with Making Every Contact Count; • keep availability of appointments up to date on nhs.uk ; • comply with recall intervals, in line with NICE Guidelines (CG19). The contracts will be for a term of up to 120 months. Services were due to commence from between 1st April 2025 and 30th September 2025. The maximum total contract values were as follows: MDS 5C1-1: £7,371,000 MDS 5C1-1a: £7,371,000 MDS 5C1-2: £4,914,000 MDS 5C1-3: £4,212,000 The Commissioner will be contracting for the services using the Standard clauses for a Personal Dental Services agreement. This notice serves as an intention to award contracts under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. Lot MDS 5C1-1: Isle of Wight (21k) NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight (HIOW) Integrated Care Board (ICB) sought providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) on the Isle of Wight. Lot MDS 5C1-1 covers the Isle of Wight. The maximum total contract value is £7,371,100. The contract will be for the delivery of 21,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum for a term of up to 120 months. Services were due to commence from between 1st April 2025 and 30th September 2025, depending upon the mobilisation period required by Bidders to commence service following award. The date will be subject to agreement with the commissioner, further to changes to the indicative tender timetable published. This notice serves as an intention to award contracts under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Lot MDS 5C1-1a: Isle of Wight (21k) NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight (HIOW) Integrated Care Board (ICB) sought providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) on the Isle of Wight. Lot MDS 5C1-1a covers the Isle of Wight. The maximum total contract value is £7,371,100. The contract will be for the delivery of 21,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum for a term of up to 120 months. Services were due to commence from between 1st April 2025 and 30th September 2025, depending upon the mobilisation period required by Bidders to commence service following award. The date will be subject to agreement with the commissioner, further to changes to the indicative tender timetable published. This notice serves as an intention to award contracts under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Lot MDS 5C1-2: Isle of Wight (14k) NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight (HIOW) Integrated Care Board (ICB) sought providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) on the Isle of Wight. Lot MDS 5C1-2 covers the Isle of Wight. The maximum total contract value is £4,914,000. The contract will be for the delivery of 14,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum for a term of up to 120 months. Services were due to commence from between 1st April 2025 and 30th September 2025, depending upon the mobilisation period required by Bidders to commence service following award. The date will be subject to agreement with the commissioner, further to changes to the indicative tender timetable published. This notice serves as an intention to award contracts under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Lot MDS 5C1-3: West Wight NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight (HIOW) Integrated Care Board (ICB) sought providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) on the Isle of Wight. Lot MDS 5C1-3 covers West Wight. The maximum total contract value is £4,212,000. The contract will be for the delivery of 12,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum for a term of up to 120 months. Services were due to commence from between 1st April 2025 and 30th September 2025, depending upon the mobilisation period required by Bidders to commence service following award. The date will be subject to agreement with the commissioner, further to changes to the indicative tender timetable published. This notice serves as an intention to award contracts under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.