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SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC SERVICES

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is managing a procurement process for Specialist Orthodontic Services. This award, specifically targeting the service provision within the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board located in the UK, utilises the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) regulations. The procurement process has achieved the award stage, executed through the Direct Award Process 2. The contract, set to start on 1st June 2025 until 30th May 2028, was awarded to Q Dental Care Ltd for the provision of 7,824 units of orthodontic activity per annum. The focus is on providing these services within a Primary Care setting for under 18s, and the industry classification falls under CPV code 85131100 for Orthodontic services.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in medical and dental health services who can offer innovative, efficient solutions tailored to NHS standards. Businesses interested in expanding into health services, and especially those experienced in collaborations aimed at improving public health outcomes, may well be suited to engage in similar tenders. The Direct Award Process indicates that potential providers must meet stringent criteria, such as technical ability, insurance coverage, and quality of service, making this opportunity most appropriate for established businesses with proven performance in the healthcare sector. The continuation of service provision from the existing provider highlights an emphasis on quality and sustainability, further indicating a propensity for continuity and long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC SERVICES

Notice Description

The proposed service will provide NHS Specialist Orthodontics Services for under 18's in a Primary Care setting within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The contract will deliver 7,824 units of orthodontic activity per annum. Direct Award Process 2 has been considered the most appropriate procurement process for the purposes of this requirement as the term of an existing contract is due to expire, and the commissioner has proposed a new contract to replace that existing contract at the end of its term; the proposed contracting arrangements are not a considerable change; and the commissioner is of the view that the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely be able to satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. Information regarding the estimated lifetime value of the contract and the existing contract has not been published and is withheld under regulation 23(1) due to commercial sensitivity The dates between which the services are intended to be provided: 1st June 2025 to 30th May 2028

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will provide NHS Specialist Orthodontics Services for under 18's in a Primary Care setting within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The contract will deliver 7,824 units of orthodontic activity per annum. The name and address of the provider to whom the contract has been awarded is: Q Dental Care Ltd Registered Company No: 06545882 Europa House Europa Trading Estate, Stoneclough Road, Kearsley, Manchester, M26 1GG

Procurement Information

. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051233
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036060-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85131100 - Orthodontic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months 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 WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hollie.taylor2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Q DENTAL CARE

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