Dental care for inmates at Wittlich correctional facilities

Summary

The contract covers necessary dental care and prosthetic treatment for inmates at the correctional prison and youth detention facility in Wittlich. The dentist must provide necessary and economical treatment under the German BEMA schedule, including routine dental care, minor oral surgery and prosthetic services. Treatment will generally take place at the facilities. The contract runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 August 2030, and all services are awarded to one contractor. Payment is a fixed monthly fee; travel costs for routine appointments are not reimbursed separately. Estimated treatment volumes are provided for pricing purposes only and do not bind the contracting authority. The provider is generally required to attend the facility at least once a week for at least four hours and treat inmates referred for care. The provider must arrange a professionally qualified assistant and an equally qualified substitute. Proof of competence for dental X-ray work must be submitted. The dentist must prepare a dental chart at each patient’s first visit and, for prosthetic treatment, prepare a treatment and cost plan; treatment may begin only after the plan is approved. The facilities provide the rooms, basic equipment and supplies, while the contractor is responsible for hygienic instrument processing and must work with the dental laboratory designated by the prison administration. The contractor must submit quarterly service reports and an annual summary. The tender documents also require specified insurance cover and information about the bidder’s education, professional experience and continuing training. Participation requires registration on the procurement platform. Tenders must be submitted electronically through the Rhineland-Palatinate procurement marketplace using its online submission facility or desktop tool; paper and email submissions are not accepted. Failure to meet mandatory minimum requirements in the service specification may result in rejection.