- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia in Warrington
- Lot 2 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Halton & St Helens
- Lot 3 - Paediatric Exodontia in Halton & St Helens
- Lot 4 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia in Cheshire East
- Lot 5 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Knowsley, Liverpool & Sefton
- Lot 6 - Paediatric Exodontia in Knowsley, Liverpool & Sefton
- Lot 7 - Paediatric Exodontia in Wirral
- Lot 8 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Wirral
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board
No 1 Lakeside, 920 Centre Park
Warrington
WA1 1QY
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
NHS Organisation Data Service
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP - NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (QYG)
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/contact/general-enquiries/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NHSE1020 Community Dental Services - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia
Reference number
NHSE1020
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
INTENTION TO AWARD
Community Dental Services - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia - Lot 1 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia in Warrington, Lot 2 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Halton & St Helens, Lot 3 - Paediatric Exodontia in Halton & St Helens, - Lot 4 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia in Cheshire East, Lot 5 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Knowsley, Liverpool & Sefton, Lot 6 - Paediatric Exodontia in Knowsley, Liverpool & Sefton, Lot 7 - Paediatric Exodontia in Wirral, Lot 8 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Wirral)
The Relevant Authority intends to award contracts for the above Lots to existing providers under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The contracts will commence 01 April 2025 for an initial period of 7-years with the option of a 3-year extension period at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
Lot 1 - total contract value 8,177,330 GBP
Lot 2 - total contract value 4,074,347 GBP
Lot 3 - total contract value 7,766,686 GBP
Lot 4 - total contract value 13,412,358 GBP
Lot 5 - total contract value 24,236,472 GBP
Lot 6 - total contract value 10,113,817 GBP
Lot 7 - total contract value 4,956,210 GBP
Lot 8 - total contract value 11,453,250 GBP
Contract Start Date: 01 April 2025
Contract End Date: 31 March 2035
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £84,190,470
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia in Warrington
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD61 - Warrington
Main site or place of performance
Warrington
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Relevant Authority intends to award a contract for the above Lot to the existing provider under Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The contract will commence 01 April 2025 for an initial period of 7-years with the option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
Lot 1 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia in Warrington total contract value 8,177,330 GBP
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Criteria: The existing providers are satisfying the original contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed contracts to a sufficient standard. / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Cost Criteria: The existing providers are satisfying the original contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed contracts to a sufficient standard. / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Halton & St Helens
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD6 - Cheshire
- UKD7 - Merseyside
Main site or place of performance
Halton & St Helens
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Relevant Authority intends to award a contract for the above Lot to the existing provider under Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The contract will commence 01 April 2025 for an initial period of 7-years with the option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
Lot 2 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Halton & St Helens, total contract value 4,074,347 GBP
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Criteria: The existing providers are satisfying the original contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed contracts to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Cost Criteria: The existing providers are satisfying the original contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed contracts to a sufficient standard. / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Paediatric Exodontia in Halton & St Helens
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD6 - Cheshire
- UKD7 - Merseyside
Main site or place of performance
Halton & St Helens
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Relevant Authority intends to award a contract for the above Lot to the existing provider under Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The contract will commence 01 April 2025 for an initial period of 7-years with the option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
Lot 3 - Paediatric Exodontia in Halton & St Helens, total contract value 7,766,686 GBP
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Criteria: The existing providers are satisfying the original contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed contracts to a sufficient standard. / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Cost Criteria: The existing providers are satisfying the original contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed contracts to a sufficient standard. / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia in Cheshire East
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Main site or place of performance
Cheshire East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Relevant Authority intends to award a contract for the above Lot to the existing provider under Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The contract will commence 01 April 2025 for an initial period of 7-years with the option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
Lot 4 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia in Cheshire East, total contract value 13,412,358 GBP
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Criteria: The existing providers are satisfying the original contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed contracts to a sufficient standard. / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Cost Criteria: The existing providers are satisfying the original contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed contracts to a sufficient standard. / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Knowsley, Liverpool & Sefton
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD72 - Liverpool
- UKD73 - Sefton
Main site or place of performance
Knowsley, Liverpool & Sefton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Relevant Authority intends to award a contract for the above Lot to the existing provider under Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The contract will commence 01 April 2025 for an initial period of 7-years with the option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
Lot 5 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Knowsley, Liverpool & Sefton, total contract value 24,236,472 GBP.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Criteria: The existing providers are satisfying the original contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed contracts to a sufficient standard. / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Cost Criteria: The existing providers are satisfying the original contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed contracts to a sufficient standard. / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 - Paediatric Exodontia in Knowsley, Liverpool & Sefton
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD72 - Liverpool
- UKD73 - Sefton
Main site or place of performance
Knowsley, Liverpool & Sefton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Relevant Authority intends to award a contract for the above Lot to the existing provider under Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The contract will commence 01 April 2025 for an initial period of 7-years with the option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
Lot 6 - Paediatric Exodontia in Knowsley, Liverpool & Sefton, total contract value 10,113,817 GBP
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Criteria: The existing providers are satisfying the original contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed contracts to a sufficient standard. / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Cost Criteria: The existing providers are satisfying the original contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed contracts to a sufficient standard. / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7 - Paediatric Exodontia in Wirral
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
Main site or place of performance
Wirral
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Relevant Authority intends to award a contract for the above Lot to the existing provider under Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The contract will commence 01 April 2025 for an initial period of 7-years with the option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
Lot 7 - Paediatric Exodontia in Wirral, total contract value 4,956,210 GBP
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Criteria: The existing providers are satisfying the original contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed contracts to a sufficient standard. / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Cost Criteria: The existing providers are satisfying the original contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed contracts to a sufficient standard. / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 8 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Wirral
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
Main site or place of performance
Wirral
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Relevant Authority intends to award a contract for the above Lot to the existing provider under Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The contract will commence 01 April 2025 for an initial period of 7-years with the option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
Lot 8 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Wirral, total contract value 11,453,250 GBP
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Criteria: The existing providers are satisfying the original contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed contracts to a sufficient standard. / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Cost Criteria: The existing providers are satisfying the original contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed contracts to a sufficient standard. / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of the contracts 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 04 March 2025. The contracts have not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The contracts will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
NHSE1020 Community Dental Services - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia in Warrington
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Europa Point Europa Boulevard
Warrington
WA5 7TY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
NHS Organisation Data Service
NHS TRUST - BRIDGEWATER COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (RY2)
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £8,177,330
Total value of the contract/lot: £8,177,330
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
NHSE1020 Community Dental Services - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Halton & St Helens
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Europa Point Europa Boulevard
Warrington
WA5 7TY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
NHS Organisation Data Service
NHS TRUST - BRIDGEWATER COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (RY2)
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £4,074,347
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,074,347
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
NHSE1020 Community Dental Services - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3 - Paediatric Exodontia in Halton & St Helens
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Europa Point Europa Boulevard
Warrington
WA5 7TY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
NHS Organisation Data Service
NHS TRUST - BRIDGEWATER COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (RY2)
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £7,766,686
Total value of the contract/lot: £7,766,686
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
NHSE1020 Community Dental Services - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia
Lot No
4
Title
Lot 4 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia in Cheshire East
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
NHS Organisation Data Service
NHS TRUST - EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST (RJN)
Internet address
https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £13,412,358
Total value of the contract/lot: £13,412,358
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
NHSE1020 Community Dental Services - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia
Lot No
5
Title
Lot 5 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Knowsley, Liverpool & Sefton
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
V7 Building, Kings Business Park
Prescot
L34 1PJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD7 - Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service
NHS TRUST - MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (RW4)
Internet address
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £24,236,472
Total value of the contract/lot: £24,236,472
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
NHSE1020 Community Dental Services - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia
Lot No
6
Title
Lot 6 - Paediatric Exodontia in Knowsley, Liverpool & Sefton
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
V7 Building, Kings Business Park
Prescot
L34 1PJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD7 - Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service
NHS TRUST - MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (RW4)
Internet address
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £10,113,817
Total value of the contract/lot: £10,113,817
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
NHSE1020 Community Dental Services - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia
Lot No
7
Title
Lot 7 - Paediatric Exodontia in Wirral
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
St Catherines Health Centre Derby Road
Birkenhead
CH42 0LQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD - North West (England)
NHS Organisation Data Service
NHS TRUST - WIRRAL COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (RY7)
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £4,956,210
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,956,210
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
NHSE1020 Community Dental Services - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia
Lot No
8
Title
Lot 8 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Wirral
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
St Catherines Health Centre Derby Road
Birkenhead
CH42 0LQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD - North West (England)
NHS Organisation Data Service
NHS TRUST - WIRRAL COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (RY7)
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £11,453,250
Total value of the contract/lot: £11,453,250
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 midnight on 04 March 2025 8 working days following publication of intention to award notice. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.
Written representation should be sent to:
Details of the individual(s) making the award decision:
Associate Director of Primary Care (Dental and Community Pharmacy) NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board.
Senior Primary Care Manager Dental, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board.
Primary Care Contracts Manager (Dental), NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board.
Head of Finance, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board.
The existing providers are satisfying the existing contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed new contracts. The providers have been assessed and passed against the relevant 5 key criteria and mandatory requirements.
There were no conflicts of interests identified.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board
Warrington
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/contact/general-enquiries/