Dental Services dental service at HMP North Sea Camp

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This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to confirmation of contract award notice. The awarding of this This contract is subject to has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 5 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 9 February 2026. This contract has not yet formally now been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to formally awarded using direct award under the PSR.Written representations should be sent via the messaging area on the the Arden & GEM CSU Atamis (Health Family) e-tendering portal:https://health-family.force.com/s/WelcomeReference C418304The decision to award this process 'C'.The contract was made by NHS England Midlands region Commissioning Group. There were no Conflicts of Interest.The key criteria that NHS England commissioners used in the decision making process and the importance to delivery of the service was;Quality and innovation - All services need to be of high quality and innovation is needed to maintain services at the highest level. The Provider has systems to identify mistakes and learn from them, patient feedback is sought and acted on, staff are trained and supported, staffing levels are within regional averages. This is expected to be maintained in the new contract. The provider has shown innovation within the current contract and will do so awarded on the new contract.Value - The provider has demonstrated value for money. 13 March 2026. The contract value was benchmarked against similar contracts and is considered value for money going forward with the new contract.Integration, collaboration and service sustainability– The dental provider needs to will be able to integrate and collaborate with the healthcare provider and the secure estate operator. The service needs to demonstrate sustainability. The provider worked for a period of 2 years and will work collaboratively with the healthcare provider start on 01/04/2026 and the prison. The service has been sustainable and is considered sustainable going forward.Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - This was considered end 31/03/2028.The lifetime value of high importance due to the patient population and demographics. The access times for the services are within national targets or regional averages.Social Value - The provider has demonstrated an understanding of Social Value requirements and commissioners were satisfied this will continue in the new contract. contract is £358,445.72