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Dental Laboratory Work for PDSE

University of Plymouth

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23 May 2025 at 09:09

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15 Jan 2024 at 12:19

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06 Jul 2023 at 14:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has initiated a procurement process under the title "Dental Laboratory Work for PDSE," focusing on the supply of dental consumables. This falls within the goods industry category and covers provision across the Southwest of the UK, specifically in regions such as UKK3 and UKK4, including locations like Plymouth, Exeter, and Truro. The procurement is currently in the award stage, following an open procedure, with the contract, valued at £1,300,000, signed on 21st September 2023. The contract term extends until 31st August 2028, enabling the provision of essential dental laboratory services necessary for the University's Peninsula Dental School operations.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in dental consumables, particularly for those capable of supporting academic institutions like University of Plymouth. Suppliers such as Swift Dental Group, an SME, have already been actively engaged, highlighting the suitability for small to medium enterprises looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare education sector. Opportunities like these can be ideal for businesses aiming to establish or enhance their reputation in delivering specialised healthcare goods across educational and clinical settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dental Laboratory Work for PDSE

Notice Description

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC (PDSE) was founded in 2013 and is responsible for running four Dental Education Facilities across the Southwest, with clinics in Exeter, Truro and two in Plymouth. Treatment is provided by a combination of The University of Plymouth's Peninsula Dental School students (supervised by a team of qualified dentists) and a team of qualified employed dentists. These are supported by a dedicated staff team of dental nurses, hygiene therapists and clinical dental technician. There are currently 426 students, of which 336 are undertaking a 5 year BDS Dental Surgery and the remaining 90, a 3 year BSc in Dental Therapy and Hygiene. BDS students are required to undertake a minimum number of patients requiring various treatment types, many of which will require lab work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC (PDSE) was founded in 2013 and is responsible for running four Dental Education Facilities across the Southwest, with clinics in Exeter, Truro and two in Plymouth. Treatment is provided by a combination of The University of Plymouth's Peninsula Dental School students (supervised by a team of qualified dentists) and a team of qualified employed dentists. These are supported by a dedicated staff team of dental nurses, hygiene therapists and clinical dental technician. There are currently 426 students, of which 336 are undertaking a 5 year BDS Dental Surgery and the remaining 90, a 3 year BSc in Dental Therapy and Hygiene. BDS students are required to undertake a minimum number of patients requiring various treatment types, many of which will require lab work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03df72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025533-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141800 - Dental consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Plymouth
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Postcode Area
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Swift Dental Group

Further Information

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