Expression of Interest for Specialist Led Orthodontic Services in the Colchester Area, Essex.

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement - East of England (referred to as the Commissioner) would like to engage with the market to identify interest in delivering the contract for Specialist Led Orthodontic Service in the Colchester Area, Essex.

Following the receipt of notification of contract termination for the provision of Specialist Led Orthodontic Service in the Colchester area of Essex, NHS England and NHS Improvement - East of England seeks expressions of interest from Specialist Orthodontic providers who would be willing to:

• Continue the treatment of circa 1300 in treatment patients until completion in the Colchester area of Essex.
• Continue the provision of retentive care for circa 400 patients.
• Have capacity to access and bring into treatment new patients as outlined below:

In the year 2020/2021 (7 months from 1st September 2020 to 31st March 2021) to start 4000 UOAs (equivalent to approximately 180 new patients).

In the year 2021/2022 (1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022) to start 8000 UOAs (approximately 360 new patients).

The rates per patient will be within the nationally agreed range.

The period of provision is: 1 September 2020 - 31 March 2022; 19 months.

The closedown terms for the period of provision are as follows:

NHS England and NHS Improvement East of England would like to invite potential Suppliers to respond to a questionnaire to express their interest. The deadline for receipt of questionnaires is Tuesday 30th June 2020 at midday (12:00pm). If you wish to express an interest and register to access the questionnaire, please register on the EU Supply website https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK .

Quote/tender 40207 - Expression of Interest for Specialist Led Orthodontic Services in the Colchester Area, Essex.