Domiciliary Dental Service - Nottinghamshire including Bassetlaw [Direct Award Process C]

Location

Nottingham

Description

NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) are awarding a contract for the Provision of Domiciliary Dental Services in Nottinghamshire including Bassetlaw.

Total Quantity or Scope

This contract is to deliver domiciliary dental services for housebound patients and vulnerable populations, including those in care homes or with limited mobility in Nottinghamshire. NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB intends to award a contract to the existing provider, Staveley Dental Care via Direct Award Process C as described in Regulation 9 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.The provider is the existing provider of the services. They have satisfactory performance and there are no alternative providers within the local area. Through this award the Commissioner is mitigating a service gap for a vulnerable cohort of patients.The contract start date is 1st December 2024 for a period of 1 year 4 months until 31st March 2026.The approximate total lifetime value of the contract is estimated to be £429,841.

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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight 19 March 2026. 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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice.Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight 19 March 2026 to the following email address: nnicb-nn.eastprimarycareprogrammeteam@nhs.netThis contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.The decision makers for this process were Dental Assurance and Improvement Group.There were no conflicts of interests declared in reaching the decision to award.The incumbent provider was considered against basic selection criteria and the 5 key criteria. These criteria are considered of equal importance to this service. The incumbent is currently meeting all contractual and legislative requirements for Domiciliary Services for the cohort population.Key criteria were considered as below:Key criteria 1. Quality and innovation: strong and consistent track record in delivering high-quality domiciliary care, as evidenced by:- Stable and experienced workforce, positive patient feedback, robust clinical governance, timely response to referrals and management of domiciliary care in a non-clinical setting.Key criteria 2. Value: The provider delivers the service within the existing contract value, using an established workforce and infrastructure. Their flexible model responds to system needs without additional costs, while collaborative working enhances efficient and reduces duplication.Key criteria 3. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability: The provider has consistently delivered a stable, high-performing domiciliary dental service with no gaps in provision and strong KPI compliance. Collaborative working supports joined-up care for complex patients, and the service aligns with national and local priorities, including reducing health inequalities. No concerns identified; the provider offers continuity, integration, and added system value.Key criteria 4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice: The provider is currently delivering a high-quality, equitable, and accessible service in line with NHS principles. Performance against this criterion is rated as strong with no identified risks.Key criteria 5. Social value: demonstrates strong social value by employing a local workforce, supporting vulnerable patients to remain independent, and minimising environmental impact through efficient travel and digital systems. The provider contributes positively to the economic, social, and environmental well-being of the local area.The assessment against each criterion was undertaken based on the current service deliverymodel and performance. The supplier meets all the requirements specified to thesatisfaction of the Commissioner, and it is expected that they will satisfy the requirements ofthe new contract going forwards.