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TenderUpdate

09 Apr 2025 at 08:49

Award

25 Mar 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) has awarded a contract for the provision of sedation services in North Tees. The contract, valued at £1,328,610 over three years (£442,870 per annum), has been awarded through the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. This award notice, dated 9 April 2025, confirms that services will be provided from 9 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. This procurement falls under the industry category of dental practice and related services (CPV code 85130000). The procurement method used was a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, as permitted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for dental service providers specialising in sedation services. The contract is well-suited for businesses experienced in providing referral services from general access dental practices. Given the specific service requirements and the long-term nature of the contract, SMEs with a proven track record in dental sedation and a strong understanding of the NHS service criteria will be well-positioned to compete effectively. The rigorous selection based on key criteria and performance data ensures that only capable providers will thrive, thereby fostering a competitive yet rewarding environment for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Sedation Services North Tees

Notice Description

THIS IS AN INTENTION TO AWARD NOTICE for a PSR Direct Award Process C for Sedation Services for North Tees.

Lot Information

Sedation Services North Tees

INTENTION TO AWARD NOTICE. North East and North Cumbria ICB (NENC ICB) are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following the PSR Direct Award Process C. The lifetime value of the contract is PS1,328,610.00 Only activity performed is paid. Services are to be provided between 08 April 2025 and 31 March 2028.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 07 April 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f886
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013813-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85130000 - Dental practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,328,610 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 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 NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Gul Consultants Ltd

Further Information

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