Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Department of Health and Social Care
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
UK
Contact person: Anila Kreku
E-mail: anila.kreku@dhsc.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI32
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
DHSC: PCP: Water Fluoridation Engineering Support
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This specialist engineer will support the delivery of the DHSC's water fluoridation functions in relation to delivery of current and future water fluoridation schemes. The Water Fluoridation Scheme supports the DHSC's responsibilities for reducing health inequalities and ensuring children have the best start in life by ensuring that water companies deliver services in line with the agreements they hold with the DHSC.<br/><br/>A market engagement day will be held virtually on 12th September 2024. Participants are required to register their interest via the eProcurement portal.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
370 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Early Market Engagement will be run under PCR 2015, however the procurement will be run under Procurement Act 2023. The likely route to market will be competitive flexible procedure. <br/><br/>A market engagement day will be held virtually on 12th September 2024. Participants are required to register their interest via the eProcurement portal. Those who register their interest will be invited at a later date.<br/><br/>Please refer to the attached document for further information on the requirement.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
06/01/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/07/2024