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Orthodontic Services to North Devon and Torridge, on behalf of Devon ICB

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB)

Buyer Address: Aperture House, Exeter, UKK4, EX2 5AZ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
5222734.0 GBP
Published
04 Jun 2025, 09:37
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85131100 - Orthodontic services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Kitsungi Ltd
Official Source
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Description

NHS Devon ICB (the Commissioner) was seeking providers who had the capability and capacity to deliver Level 2 and 3a NHS Orthodontic Services in North Devon and Torridge. Orthodontics is the dental speciality concerned with facial growth, development of the dentition and occlusion, and the assessment, diagnosis, interception and treatment of malocclusions and facial irregularities. The contract term will be for an initial period of 78 months and 24 days, with an option to extend for a further 36 months at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. Services are due to commence on 5th November 2025. The total contract value excluding extensions is £3,584,551, and £5,222,734 including extensions. The contract will be for the delivery of 6,635 Units of Orthodontic Activity (UOAs) per annum. This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: NHS Devon ICB (the Commissioner) was seeking providers who had the capability and capacity to deliver Level 2 and 3a NHS Orthodontic Services in North Devon and Torridge. Orthodontics is the dental specialty concerned with facial growth, development of the dentition and occlusion, and the assessment, diagnosis, interception and treatment of malocclusions and facial irregularities. The overall aim of the service is to provide equitable, accessible, high quality and cost effective specialist orthodontic services, in line with the National Guide for Commissioning Orthodontics (2015). Orthodontics is mainly provided for children and adolescents who meet the agreed criteria for NHS treatment and for adults where there is clinical justification and where prior approval has been agreed with the commissioner. The contract includes the following services: • Assessment and treatment delivered according to each patient's clinical needs, including interceptive treatment and in hours urgent care • Treatment includes examination, taking of radiographs, diagnosis, preventative care, advice, planning of orthodontic treatment, supply and repair of orthodontic appliances including retainers for a period of 12 months following the completion of active orthodontic treatment • Appropriate referral to other healthcare providers for mandatory or advanced mandatory services or any other appropriate and necessary healthcare • Advice to the patient and other clinicians where appropriate The contract is limited to orthodontic treatment within complexity Level 2 and 3a and excludes all mandatory services and the following additional services: • Sedation services • Domiciliary services • Minor oral surgery • Dental public health services • Orthodontic complexity level 1 and 3b cases The Commissioner will be contracting for the services using the standard clauses for a Personal Dental Services (PDS) Agreement. The contract term will be for an initial period of 78 months and 24 days, with an option to extend for a further 36 months at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. Services are due to commence on 5th November 2025. The total contract value excluding extensions is £3,584,551, and £5,222,734 including extensions. The contract will be for the delivery of 6,635 Units of Orthodontic Activity (UOAs) per annum. This is a new service to be delivered by a new provider. This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality and Innovation

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability 19

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Value

Contracts

Contract Title: Orthodontic Services to North Devon and Torridge, on behalf of Devon ICB.

Awards

Award Title: Orthodontic Services to North Devon and Torridge, on behalf of Devon ICB.

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