This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

16 Jun 2025 at 13:54

Award

04 Jun 2025 at 10:37

Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 17:18

Planning

18 Oct 2024 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB) has awarded a contract for orthodontic services in North Devon and Torridge, commencing on 5th November 2025. This procurement process, executed under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), involved open competition and evaluation based on key criteria such as quality, value, and social impact. The service, classified under orthodontic services, targets facial growth and dental irregularities treatment. The contract spans an initial period of 78 months, with an optional extension of 36 months, valued at £3,584,551 excluding extensions and £5,222,734 including them. Interested parties submitted bids via electronic submission before the deadline on 4th March 2025. The initial procurement stages were managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of the NHS Devon ICB.

Businesses specialising in orthodontic services have a compelling opportunity to deliver NHS-grade treatments in the South-West of the UK. The focus on services for young patients and adults with clinical needs presents a lucrative opening for providers with the capability to offer innovative treatments and improve healthcare access. Companies like Kitsungi Ltd, an SME specialising in dental services, successfully competed in this tender, highlighting the competitiveness of smaller firms in this domain. With a substantial annual contract of 6,635 Units of Orthodontic Activity, newly established or existing providers proficient in treatment modalities such as radiograph examination and repair of orthodontic appliances could effectively leverage this opportunity for expansion and revenue growth. Additionally, the framework agreement fosters sustainable partnerships and tackles health inequalities, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to enhance their service portfolio and social value footprint.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

NHS Devon ICB (the Commissioner) was seeking providers who had the capability and capacity to deliver Level 2 and 3a NHS Orthodontic Services in North Devon and Torridge. Orthodontics is the dental speciality 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 78 months and 24 days, with an option to extend for a further 36 months at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. Services are due to commence on 5th November 2025. The total contract value excluding extensions is PS3,584,551, and PS5,222,734 including extensions. The contract will be for the delivery of 6,635 Units of Orthodontic Activity (UOAs) per annum. This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Devon ICB (the Commissioner) was seeking providers who had 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 overall aim of the service is to provide equitable, accessible, high quality and cost effective specialist orthodontic services, in line with the National Guide for Commissioning Orthodontics (2015). Orthodontics is mainly provided for children and adolescents who meet the agreed criteria for NHS treatment and for adults where there is clinical justification and where prior approval has been agreed with the commissioner. The contract includes the following services: * Assessment and treatment delivered according to each patient's clinical needs, including interceptive treatment and in hours urgent care * Treatment includes examination, taking of radiographs, diagnosis, preventative care, advice, planning of orthodontic treatment, supply and repair of orthodontic appliances including retainers for a period of 12 months following the completion of active orthodontic treatment * Appropriate referral to other healthcare providers for mandatory or advanced mandatory services or any other appropriate and necessary healthcare * Advice to the patient and other clinicians where appropriate The contract is limited to orthodontic treatment within complexity Level 2 and 3a and excludes all mandatory services and the following additional services: * Sedation services * Domiciliary services * Minor oral surgery * Dental public health services * Orthodontic complexity level 1 and 3b cases The Commissioner will be contracting for the services using the standard clauses for a Personal Dental Services (PDS) Agreement. The contract term will be for an initial period of 78 months and 24 days, with an option to extend for a further 36 months at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. Services are due to commence on 5th November 2025. The total contract value excluding extensions is PS3,584,551, and PS5,222,734 including extensions. The contract will be for the delivery of 6,635 Units of Orthodontic Activity (UOAs) per annum. This is a new service to be delivered by a new provider. This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Renewal: Subject to renewal at the end of the initial contract term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04adae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032611-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85131100 - Orthodontic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,460,605 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,222,734 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
30 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Additional Buyers

NHS England

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kitsungi Ltd

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