Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Oxfordshire to NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB)

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  "date": "2025-05-29T08:55:00+01:00",
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        "description": "Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB) sought providers who had the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in the Oxfordshire area. \nLot 4 covers West Oxfordshire (North). \nThe contract for Lot 4 will be for a term of up to 116 months and 18 days, with the service commencement date to be agreed with the Commissioner due to the delay in awarding the contract, based on the original timeline. \nThe maximum total contract value is \u00a34,440,758.\nThe contract will be for the delivery of 14,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum.\nThis is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. These contracts have been awarded under 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. These contracts have now been formally awarded using the competitive process.",
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    "description": "Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB) sought providers who had the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in the Oxfordshire area. \nThe procurement was divided into 5 lots and covered the following areas:\nLot 1: Vale of the White Horse (East)\nLot 2: Vale of the White Horse (West)\nLot 3: West Oxfordshire (South)\nLot 4: West Oxfordshire (North) \nLot 5: Cherwell East  \nInterested parties could bid for a maximum of two Lots.\nThe aims for MDS provision are to:\n\u2022\tcontribute to improving oral and general health\n\u2022\treduce inequalities in health and access to dental care by providing extra support to groups of vulnerable adults and children.  This includes, but is not limited to, children, residents of care homes, other vulnerable groups and patients weighing up to 227kg (35 stones and 10.45 lbs)\n\u2022\tprovide access to NHS dental services to ensure equity and consistency of provision\n\u2022\timprove children\u0027s oral health through partnership working with local stakeholders\n\u2022\tprovide bookable appointments outside of core hours\n\u2022\tdeliver appropriate, efficient and cost-effective services within the service \n\u2022\tprovide high quality dental services within framework of the NHS (General Dental Services/Personal Dental Services) Regulations 2005 and any subsequent revisions\n\u2022\tprovide access within contracted hours to un-associated patients identified as having an urgent dental need via NHS 111, NHS Dental Helpline, out of hours services and self-referral\n\u2022\trefer patients to other NHS services as appropriate in line with the relevant local protocols and guidance\n\u2022\testablish a positive working relationship between the Commissioner and Provider to facilitate and maximise high quality service delivery\n\u2022\tdevelop services in line with the evolving strategic approach to primary care dental provision and align with the priorities of the NHS Long Term Plan - www.longtermplan.nhs.uk and ICB Primary Care Strategy - https://www.bucksoxonberksw.icb.nhs.uk/our-strategies-and-plans/primary-care-strategy/ \n\u2022\tpromote overall health in line with Making Every Contact Count - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/making-every-contact-count-mecc-practical-resources \n\u2022\tkeep availability of appointments up to date on https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/how-to-find-an-nhs-dentist/  \n\u2022\tcomply with recall intervals, in line with NICE Guidelines (CG19).\nThe contracts will be for a term of up to 10 years. Services were due to commence from 1st April 2025 and by 30th September 2025. \nThe maximum total contract values were as follows:\nLot 1: \u00a36,530,000\nLot 2: \u00a34,571,000\nLot 3: \u00a38,162,500\nLot 4: \u00a34,571,000\nLot 5: \u00a34,897,500\nThis notice serves as an intention to award contracts for Lot 4 and 5 under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). \nAn Intention to Award Notice was published for Lots 1, 2 and 3 on 7th April 2025 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013428-2025\nThis procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central \u0026 West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.",
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    "title": "Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Oxfordshire to NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB)"
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