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

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. 
The procurement was divided into 5 lots and covered the following areas:
Lot 1: Vale of the White Horse (East)
Lot 2: Vale of the White Horse (West)
Lot 3: West Oxfordshire (South)
Lot 4: West Oxfordshire (North) 
Lot 5: Cherwell East  
Interested parties could bid for a maximum of two Lots.
The aims for MDS provision are to:
•	contribute to improving oral and general health
•	reduce 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)
•	provide access to NHS dental services to ensure equity and consistency of provision
•	improve children's oral health through partnership working with local stakeholders
•	provide bookable appointments outside of core hours
•	deliver appropriate, efficient and cost-effective services within the service 
•	provide high quality dental services within framework of the NHS (General Dental Services/Personal Dental Services) Regulations 2005 and any subsequent revisions
•	provide 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
•	refer patients to other NHS services as appropriate in line with the relevant local protocols and guidance
•	establish a positive working relationship between the Commissioner and Provider to facilitate and maximise high quality service delivery
•	develop 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/ 
•	promote overall health in line with Making Every Contact Count - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/making-every-contact-count-mecc-practical-resources 
•	keep availability of appointments up to date on https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/how-to-find-an-nhs-dentist/  
•	comply with recall intervals, in line with NICE Guidelines (CG19).
The 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. 
The maximum total contract values were as follows:
Lot 1: £6,530,000
Lot 2: £4,571,000
Lot 3: £8,162,500
Lot 4: £4,571,000
Lot 5: £4,897,500
This notice serves as an intention to award contracts for Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3 under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). 
Confirmation of the successful provider for Lots 4 and 5 is still to be determined, and as such, a notice will follow in due course to update on those contract awards. 
This procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.