Planning

ORTHODONTIC SERVICES

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

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Planning

19 May 2025 at 14:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is in the planning stage for a tender titled 'ORTHODONTIC SERVICES'. This procurement initiative is aimed at commissioning primary care NHS orthodontic services across the Gwent area, which includes Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouth, Newport, and Torfaen. The procurement, under Welsh devolved regulations, targets the improvement and efficiency of orthodontic services, with a contract period outlined from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, with potential renewal extending up to 2033. The health and social work services sector forms the industry's main category, demonstrating a significant opportunity given the outlined gross budget of £11,400,000. The process is currently in the planning stage, with future notices expected by 10th November 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those able to provide comprehensive orthodontic care in a primary care setting. The procurement is suitable for SMEs and promises to deliver services that are integrated into the NHS framework, ensuring quality and efficiency. Firms with expertise in delivering cost-effective, regulatory-compliant healthcare services could benefit significantly from participating in this tender. With its substantial budget and long-term contractual potential, it offers promising prospects for business expansion into the public healthcare sector in Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ORTHODONTIC SERVICES

Notice Description

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) plans to commission a contracts for the provision of the Primary Care NHS Orthodontic Service from all eligible ABUHB orthodontic providers across Gwent. The Health Board has concluded a full tendering process in accordance with procurement regulations; 1st April 2019 up to 31st March 2026. Areas; Blaenau Gwent Caerphilly Monmouth Newport Torfaen The aims of the service are: - to deliver services outlined in this service specification in accordance with the NHS Personal Dental Services (PDS) Regulations, referral criteria and agreed care pathway (appendix 1, 2 and 3) - enhance the quality of NHS orthodontic services available to patients by delivering a high quality, efficient and effective NHS orthodontic service from a primary care setting in a timely manner - reduce reliance on secondary care providers for NHS orthodontic assessments and treatments where these can be safely delivered in a primary care setting -deliver affordable and value for money NHS orthodontic services - provide improved access for patients

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051760
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022784-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
Lurdes Conceicao Moreira Magalhaes
Contact Email
lurdes.magalhaes@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+441495300868

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP18 3XQ
Post Town
Newport
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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