How to win: Mandatory Dental Services to Chard and Crewkerne - NHS Somerset ICB

About this contract

This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) in relation to a pre-procurement market questionnaire. NHS Somerset ICB (the Commissioner) invites expressions of interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and experienced Providers, to provide Mandatory Dental Services within the Chard and Crewkerne area. The indicative date for the contract to commence is 1st April 2025. The annual contract value is expected to be in the region of £1.2 million, although this is to be confirmed. Providers who wish to express their interest and complete the questionnaire can follow the below link which will take you through to the Microsoft Form; https://forms.office.com/e/BJ0FnK1zvi Please complete and submit your questionnaire by Wednesday 11th September. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — NHS Somerset ICB scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

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