Orthodontic Services in Yorkshire and Humber

Market Engagement Event

Procurement of Orthodontics Services in Yorkshire and Humber using a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

NHS England - North (Yorkshire and Humber)

NHS England - North (Yorkshire and the Humber) commissioning team, are hosting a market engagement event to discuss the upcoming procurement of orthodontics in Yorkshire and the Humber. We would like to use this event to support any potential bidders with understanding the new process for applications now that we are using a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).

This facilitated event will primarily focus on, but not limited to: • Explaining the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS); • Application support ; • Expert advice from a procurement bid writer; • the Oral Health Needs Assessment for orthodontics; • Proposed lots for procurement.

NHS England is committed to improving services and has an opportunity to improve, re-develop and re-commission the current orthodontics pathways. GDPs, specialist orthodontists and secondary care dental service providers are cordially invited to attend and contribute to the discussions, and help inform the future strategy.

Market Engagement Event

The event will be held on Wednesday 7th December 2016 at Mercure Wetherby, Leeds Road, Wetherby, Yorkshire, LS22 5HE from 4pm - 8.30pm. Hot and cold beverages will be available on arrival and an evening buffet will be provided.

If your organisation would like to attend the market engagement event please send a correspondence via the Proactis portal with the following details for each attendee: - Name - Job Title - Contact details

The deadline for registering to attend the event is 12 noon on 5th December 2016, please note that registering prior to the event is required.

Please note that all communications will be conducted via the Proactis portal.

NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this process and to communicate with potential providers. No hard copy documents will be issued and all communication with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the portal https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS hosted by PROACTIS.

If you are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the eTendering provider by Email: suppliersupport@proactis.com

Please note that this facility allows the provider to express an interest only in delivering this service, it is not a Pre-Qualification Process.