Provision of Intermediate Minor Oral Surgery (IMOS) including treatment under Conscious Sedation across the East Midlands

A Tender Notice
by NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Contract (Services)
Duration: 10 year
Value: £68M-£68M

Sector: HEALTH
Published: 16 Jun 2025
Delivery: 01 May 2026 to 30 Apr 2036
Deadline: 15 Jul 2025 16:00

Concepts

Location

Derby West

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board Nottingham

Description

NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliverer 17 Intermediate Minor Oral Surgery (IMOS) Services, including treatment under Conscious Sedation by responding to this opportunity as required and described in this document, and within the published tender.The Commissioner is looking to procure 17 contracts within the following 5 Integrated Care Board’s (ICBs’) locations:1. NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB2. NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB3. NHS Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland ICB4. NHS Lincolnshire ICB5. NHS Northamptonshire ICBThe specialty of Oral Surgery (OS) deals with the diagnosis and management of pathology of the mouth and jaws that requires surgical intervention. Oral Surgery involves the treatment of children, adolescents and adults, and the management of dentally anxious and/or medically complex patients. Oral Surgery care is provided by Oral Surgeons and by Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons as the clinical competencies of these two specialties overlap.The service is known/commissioned as Intermediate Minor Oral Surgery (IMOS) including treatment under Conscious Sedation and is aimed at those patients who require Level 2 care – that is ‘procedural and/or patient complexity requiring a clinician with enhanced skills and experience who may or may not be on the specialist register.’The current contracts are due to end on 30th April 2026, the new contracts are expected to commence on 1st May 2026 for a period of 7 years with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years (total contract duration 10 years) under Personal Dental Services Agreements.The total value across all 17 lots per annum is £6,831,310.13. The total 10 year value for all 17 lots is £68,313,101.30Please note the deadline for responses to the Competitive Process is 1700hrs on Tuesday 15th July 2025.

Lot Division

1	Stage One: Lot 1 - Derby West Value: £5M Lot 1 - Derby West8443 Units of Dental Activity (UDA) per annum with a fixed UDA rate of £54.32.128 Patients for Conscious Sedation per annum with a fixed rate of £181.11.The price of £54.32 per UDA and £181.11 for Conscious Sedation are fixed for the duration of the contract, unless adjusted by Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) uplift.A 6-month mobilisation period is envisaged with a projected contract start date of 1st May 2026.
2	Stage One: Lot 2 - Derby East Value: £5M Lot 2 - Derby East8036 Units of Dental Activity (UDA) per annum with a fixed UDA rate of £54.32.122 Patients for Conscious Sedation per annum with a fixed rate of £181.11.The price of £54.32 per UDA and £181.11 for Conscious Sedation are fixed for the duration of the contract, unless adjusted by Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) uplift.A 6-month mobilisation period is envisaged with a projected contract start date of 1st May 2026.
3	Stage One: Lot 3 - Chesterfield Value: £4M Lot 3 - Chesterfield7656 Units of Dental Activity (UDA) per annum with a fixed UDA rate of £54.32.116 Patients for Conscious Sedation per annum with a fixed rate of £181.11.The price of £54.32 per UDA and £181.11 for Conscious Sedation are fixed for the duration of the contract, unless adjusted by Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) uplift.A 6-month mobilisation period is envisaged with a projected contract start date of 1st May 2026.
4	Stage One: Lot 4 - Alfreton Value: £3M Lot 4 - Alfreton5084 Units of Dental Activity (UDA) per annum with a fixed UDA rate of £54.32.77 Patients for Conscious Sedation per annum with a fixed rate of £181.11.The price of £54.32 per UDA and £181.11 for Conscious Sedation are fixed for the duration of the contract, unless adjusted by Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) uplift.A 6-month mobilisation period is envisaged with a projected contract start date of 1st May 2026.
5	Stage One: Lot 5 - Nottingham West Value: £5M Lot 5 - Nottingham West8342 Units of Dental Activity (UDA) per annum with a fixed UDA rate of £54.32.126 Patients for Conscious Sedation per annum with a fixed rate of £181.11.The price of £54.32 per UDA and £181.11 for Conscious Sedation are fixed for the duration of the contract, unless adjusted by Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) uplift.A 6-month mobilisation period is envisaged with a projected contract start date of 1st May 2026.
6	Stage One: Lot 6 - Nottingham East Value: £6M Lot 6 - Nottingham East10254 Units of Dental Activity (UDA) per annum with a fixed UDA rate of £54.32.154 Patients for Conscious Sedation per annum with a fixed rate of £181.11.The price of £54.32 per UDA and £181.11 for Conscious Sedation are fixed for the duration of the contract, unless adjusted by Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) uplift.A 6-month mobilisation period is envisaged with a projected contract start date of 1st May 2026.
7	Stage One: Lot 7 - Mansfield Value: £3M Lot 7 - Mansfield4674 Units of Dental Activity (UDA) per annum with a fixed UDA rate of £54.32.70 Patients for Conscious Sedation per annum with a fixed rate of £181.11.The price of £54.32 per UDA and £181.11 for Conscious Sedation are fixed for the duration of the contract, unless adjusted by Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) uplift.A 6-month mobilisation period is envisaged with a projected contract start date of 1st May 2026.
8	Stage One: Lot 8 - Worksop Value: £2M Lot 8 Worksop4075 Units of Dental Activity (UDA) per annum with a fixed UDA rate of £54.32.61 Patients for Conscious Sedation per annum with a fixed rate of £181.11.The price of £54.32 per UDA and £181.11 for Conscious Sedation are fixed for the duration of the contract, unless adjusted by Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) uplift.A 6-month mobilisation period is envisaged with a projected contract start date of 1st May 2026.
9	Stage One: Lot 9 - Leicester North West Value: £5M Lot 9 - Leicester North West8413 Units of Dental Activity (UDA) per annum with a fixed UDA rate of £54.32.137 Patients for Conscious Sedation per annum with a fixed rate of £181.11.The price of £54.32 per UDA and £181.11 for Conscious Sedation are fixed for the duration of the contract, unless adjusted by Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) uplift.A 6-month mobilisation period is envisaged with a projected contract start date of 1st May 2026.
10	Stage One: Lot 10 - Leicester East Value: £4M Lot 10 - Leicester East7346 Units of Dental Activity (UDA) per annum with a fixed UDA rate of £54.32.120 Patients for Conscious Sedation per annum with a fixed rate of £181.11.The price of £54.32 per UDA and £181.11 for Conscious Sedation are fixed for the duration of the contract, unless adjusted by Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) uplift.A 6-month mobilisation period is envisaged with a projected contract start date of 1st May 2026.
11	Stage One: Lot 11 - Leicester South Value: £5M Lot 11 - Leicester South8668 Units of Dental Activity (UDA) per annum with a fixed UDA rate of £54.32.141 Patients for Conscious Sedation per annum with a fixed rate of £181.11.The price of £54.32 per UDA and £181.11 for Conscious Sedation are fixed for the duration of the contract, unless adjusted by Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) uplift.A 6-month mobilisation period is envisaged with a projected contract start date of 1st May 2026.
12	Stage One: Lot 12 - Coalville Value: £2M Lot 12 - Coalville3715 Units of Dental Activity (UDA) per annum with a fixed UDA rate of £54.32.60 Patients for Conscious Sedation per annum with a fixed rate of £181.11.The price of £54.32 per UDA and £181.11 for Conscious Sedation are fixed for the duration of the contract, unless adjusted by Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) uplift.A 6-month mobilisation period is envisaged with a projected contract start date of 1st May 2026.
13	Stage One: Lot 13 - Lincoln Value: £5M Lot 13 - Lincoln8391 Units of Dental Activity (UDA) per annum with a fixed UDA rate of £54.32.136 Patients for Conscious Sedation per annum with a fixed rate of £181.11.The price of £54.32 per UDA and £181.11 for Conscious Sedation are fixed for the duration of the contract, unless adjusted by Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) uplift.A 6-month mobilisation period is envisaged with a projected contract start date of 1st May 2026.
14	Stage One: Lot 14 - Spalding Value: £3M Lot 14 - Spalding5241 Units of Dental Activity (UDA) per annum with a fixed UDA rate of £54.32.85 Patients for Conscious Sedation per annum with a fixed rate of £181.11.The price of £54.32 per UDA and £181.11 for Conscious Sedation are fixed for the duration of the contract, unless adjusted by Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) uplift.A 6-month mobilisation period is envisaged with a projected contract start date of 1st May 2026.
15	Stage One: Lot 15 - Skegness Value: £2M Lot 15 - Skegness3494 Units of Dental Activity (UDA) per annum with a fixed UDA rate of £54.32.57 Patients for Conscious Sedation per annum with a fixed rate of £181.11.The price of £54.32 per UDA and £181.11 for Conscious Sedation are fixed for the duration of the contract, unless adjusted by Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) uplift.A 6-month mobilisation period is envisaged with a projected contract start date of 1st May 2026.
16	Stage One: Lot 16 - Northampton Value: £7M Lot 16 - Northampton11473 Units of Dental Activity (UDA) per annum with a fixed UDA rate of £54.32.185 Patients for Conscious Sedation per annum with a fixed rate of £181.11.The price of £54.32 per UDA and £181.11 for Conscious Sedation are fixed for the duration of the contract, unless adjusted by Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) uplift.A 6-month mobilisation period is envisaged with a projected contract start date of 1st May 2026.
17	Stage One: Lot 17 - Corby Value: £4M Lot 17 - Corby6204 Units of Dental Activity (UDA) per annum with a fixed UDA rate of £54.32.100 Patients for Conscious Sedation per annum with a fixed rate of £181.11.The price of £54.32 per UDA and £181.11 for Conscious Sedation are fixed for the duration of the contract, unless adjusted by Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) uplift.A 6-month mobilisation period is envisaged with a projected contract start date of 1st May 2026.

Renewal Options

7 years with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years.

CPV Codes

85131000 - Dental-practice services
85130000 - Dental practice and related services

Indicators

This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
Options are available.
Renewals are not available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.This is a Competitive Process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Competitive Process will be split into two stages.The first stage will be based on the Basic Selection Criteria and only providers who pass stage one (1) will be invited to take part in stage two (2) which will be based on Key Criteria in accordance with the The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.The evaluation steps for Stage One Basic Selection Criteria are as follows;Step 1: Preliminary compliance reviewStep 2: Evaluation of the Basic Selection Criteria responses (Sections A – M)Step 2a: Moderation of the Basic Selection Criteria responses (Sections A – M)Step 2b: Clarification (if required, at Commissioners discretion)Step 2c: Re-moderation (if required)Step 2d: Provider notification of evaluation outcomeThe Basic Selection Criteria are scored on a combination of pass/fail and For Information Only. Note only providers who have been notified that they have passed Stage One will be invited to participate in Stage Two.The evaluation steps for Stage Two Key Criteria are as follows;Step 1: Preliminary compliance reviewStep 2: Evaluation of responses to the Key Criteria QuestionsStep 3a: Moderation of the Key Criteria responsesStep 3b: Clarification (if required, at Commissioners discretion)Step 3c: Re-moderation (if required)Step 4: Provider Notification of Evaluation OutcomeThe award criteria for the Key Criteria Questions are scored on a combination of For Information Only and a 0-5 scoring mechanism, as described below.Key Criteria 1: Quality and Innovation: 72.00%Key Criteria 2: Value: For Information OnlyKey Criteria 3: Integration, Collaboration and Services Sustainability: 8.00%Key Criteria 4: Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice: 10.00%Key Criteria 5: Social Value: 10.00%The indicative timeline for the procurement is as follows (please note this is subject to change at the Commissioners discretion):Stage One Basic Selection Criteria Period: 16th June 2025 - 18th August 2025Stage Two Key Selection Criteria Period: 18th August 2025 - 07th November 2025Contract Award: 08th November 2026Mobilisation: 08th November 2025 - 30th April 2026Service Commencement: 01st May 2026The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement exercise.Further information and the ITT documentation can be found via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-tendering system at the following link:https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?SearchType=ProjectsYou can also register your interest via this page. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: C364118: COMP: IMOS including treatment under Conscious Sedation- East Midlands (17 Lots)Neither the publication of this notice nor the employment of any particular terminology nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the Contracting Authority intends to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations.Please see published Competitive Process procurement documentation for further details.Please note the deadline for responses to the Competitive Process is 1700hrs on Tuesday 15th July 2025.

Reference

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FTS 032672-2025