Elective Recovery Support – Paediatric GA and General Waiting List Reduction (Dorset)

Concepts

• taunton
• dental practice
• long waiting patients
• 24 paediatric ga list patients
• paediatric ga
• the general waiting list
• the paediatric ga waiting list
• paediatric theatre services
• paediatric general anaesthetic (ga) patients
• paediatric dentistry

Location

Dorset County Hospital

Description

Dental Insourcing to support elective recovery work and meet NHS England targets for long waiting patients. Special Care and Paediatric Dentistry. Community Outpatient and Paediatric Theatre Services,

Total Quantity or Scope

To support elective recovery in Community Dental Services (CDS) by reducing the number of paediatric general anaesthetic (GA) patients waiting over 52 and 65 weeks, and to further reduce the general waiting list below 52 weeks. The project is delivered in two phases: Phase1 aims to clear a minimum of 24 paediatric GA list patients and treat 45 new patients from the general waiting list, while releasing internal resources to address a 22% shortfall in contract UDA for core patients. Phase 2 is is likely to extend the initiative a further 10 weeks, including additional up to 10 Saturday theatre sessions with up to 100 patients from the Paediatric GA waiting list. The service will ensure continuity of care, minimise rework for permanent staff, and provide robust governance and reporting throughout. This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition.The lifetime value of the contract is £174,100.00. Phase 1 value £30,800.00. Phase 2 up to £143,300.00.The services are to be provided between 15 October and 31 July 2025. This is a new service with a new provider.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

Option to include delivery of Phase 2 between January and July 2026.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

Indicators

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

Framework Direct Award

Other Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.The decision makers were Deputy Service Director CYP&F and Service Group Manager Community Dental. No conflicts of interest were declared among decision makers.Key criteria were weighted as follows:Quality and innovation 20%, Integration, collaboration and service sustainability 10%, Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice 50%, Social value 10%, Price 10%.