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
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