Scope
Description
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust ("SCFT"/"Authority") is issuing this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") in connection with the competitive procurement of Provision of Dental Prosthetic Services. The Authority is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement with multiple lots for the provision of Dental Prosthetic Services (the "Framework Agreement"). This agreement will enable the call-off of dental prosthetic services under the Light Touch Regime ("LTR"). The Framework Agreement will comprise of suppliers with the necessary skills and expertise to support the Authority in delivering a comprehensive range of special needs dental prosthetic services. The Authority reserves the right to award a contract to some; all; or none of the lots as a result of the procurement process. The Framework will be divided into six (6) Geographical Lots: • Lot 1 - Haywards Heath Health Centre, Heath Road, Haywards Heath West Sussex
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £416,667 excluding VAT
- £500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 June 2025 to 1 June 2027
- Possible extension to 2 June 2027
- 2 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Initial term is two (2) years with a possible extension of two (2) twelve (12) month periods each.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The Authority is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement with multiple lots for the provision of Dental Prosthetic Services (the "Framework Agreement"). This agreement will enable the call-off of dental prosthetic services under the Light Touch Regime ("LTR"). The Framework Agreement will comprise of suppliers with the necessary skills and expertise to support the Authority in delivering a comprehensive range of special needs dental prosthetic services. The Authority reserves the right to award a contract to some; all; or none of the lots as a result of the procurement process. The Framework will be divided into six (6) Geographical Lots: • Lot 1 - Haywards Heath Health Centre, Heath Road, Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3BB • Lot 2 - Special Care Dental Centre, Crawley Hospital Ground floor, Yellow Wing, West Green Drive, Crawley RH11 7DH • Lot 3 - Jubilee Dental Centre, St Richards Hospital, Spitalfield Lane Chichester, PO19 6SE • Lot 4 - Worthing Integrated Care centre, 1 Civic Place Worthing, BN11 1JF • Lot 5 - School Clinic, Morley Street, Brighton, BN2 9DH • Lot 6 - All
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 April 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
29 April 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
The Atamis Reference Number of this project is C345359. To obtain further information, including all documentation, please follow these steps: 1. Log in to the supplier portal at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome 2. Locate the opportunity using 'My Proposals and Quotes' or in 'Find Opportunities' 3. Click Register Interest Please note that all communication will take place via the Atamis portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 May 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60.00% |
| Cost | Cost | 30.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Contracting authority
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZLC-6792-BJZP
Brighton General Hospital ,1st Floor, Arundel Building
Brighton , Elm Grove
BN2 3EW
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Organisation type: Public authority - central government