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

NHS Devon ICB (the Commissioner) are seeking providers who have 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 contract term will be for an initial period of 7 years, with an option to extend for a further 3 years at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. Services are due to commence from 30th May 2025 and by 28th November 2025. The Commissioner has a maximum financial envelope available of £546,060.50 per annum. The total maximum contract value for the duration excluding extensions is £3,822,423.50, and £5,460,605 including extensions. The contract will be for the delivery of 6,635 Units of Orthodontic Activity (UDAs) per annum. Interested parties who wish to take part in the procurement are invited to take part in an Invitation to Tender (ITT) process, based on the competitive procedure and designed to identify the most economically advantageous tender and therefore determine the incoming provider. All ITT responses must be returned by 12 noon on 4th March 2025, at the latest. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.