Planning

Dental Solutions 2026

MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

05 Mar 2026 at 15:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Mar 2026 at 15:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 13:31

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with HealthTrust Europe LLP, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement process titled "Dental Solutions 2026". This initiative falls under the health industry category and will be conducted across the United Kingdom, specifically within the region of Basildon and Birmingham. Key engagement activities with potential suppliers have been scheduled from 6th March 2026 to 24th April 2026, which will include virtual and in-person meetings to discuss various goods and services related to dental solutions. The procurement process is aimed at establishing a comprehensive framework agreement to address a wide range of dental requirements, with a planned commencement on 16th July 2026, extending through to 2034. Interested parties should note the upcoming communication about the future notice slated for release by 1st May 2026.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for business growth, especially for those specialising in dental equipment, consumables, orthodontic materials, and related services. The framework is open to participation by SMEs and offers substantial scope for businesses operating in health and social care sectors across the UK. With a total estimated value of up to £600 million, the project is divided into multiple lots, allowing businesses to bid on specific areas such as dental practice management software, mobile health units, or orthodontic services. This procurement is a strategic opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their services within the NHS and across other health and social care entities in the UK, positioning them to deliver impactful contributions to patient care and infrastructure development in the dental health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dental Solutions 2026

Notice Description

HealthTrust Europe is establishing an Open Framework Agreement to appoint suppliers capable of providing a full range of Goods and Services, including: Managed Service Solutions, Dental Consumables, Orthodontic Materials, Dental Implants, Biologics and Facial Aesthetics, Practice Management Software, Dental Equipment and Pathway Solutions, and Mobile or Modular Dental Health Units. It is intended the framework will be divided into the following lots: Lot 1 Dental Solutions Managed Service incorporating a suite of goods and services: Dental Consumables Dental Equipment (inclusive of any ongoing Repairs, Maintenance and Total Asset Management) Dental Patient Management Software Solutions Clinical Dental Technicians and Workforce Digital Dental Technologies Dental Practice TurnKey / refurbishment Solutions Dental Mobile/Modular Health Units Lot 2 - Dental Consumables Lot 3 - Orthodontic Materials Lot 4 - Dental Implants, Biologics and Facial Aesthetics Lot 5 - Practice Management Software Solutions Lot 6- Dental Equipment and pathway solutions Lot 7 - Mobile and modular units The bodies to whom the use of this framework will be open include all contracting authorities in the United Kingdom as defined in Section 1 of the Procurement Act 2023. In particular, the entities in the UK (especially those of a health and/or social care nature) listed in the downloadable spreadsheet at the following link are envisaged as framework users: https://www.ons.gov.uk/methodology/classificationsandstandards/economicstatisticsclassifications/introductiontoeconomicstatisticsclassifications This list includes each organisation's successors and assigns, any equivalent organisations, and associated organisations created due to any organisational changes. This framework will be open to: Any bodies or organisations operating in the UK of a health and/or social care nature; Any organisations with similar procurement needs; Any UK-based central government authority listed in Annex I of Directive 2014/24/EU, to the extent still relevant under retained EU law and consistent with the Procurement Act 2023.

Planning Information

HealthTrust Europe plans to conduct engagement through virtual/in-person meetings and discussions with potential suppliers who are able to provide products and services detailed in the scope of the procurement, which includes Managed Service Solutions, Dental Consumables, Orthodontic Materials, Dental Implants, Biologics and Facial Aesthetics, Practice Management Software, Dental Equipment and Pathway Solutions, and Mobile or Modular Dental Health Units. This engagement exercise aims to establish: - Specification development and understanding of solutions available in the market - Identify all potential suppliers for this requirement (including SMEs) and provide the opportunity to be awarded to the framework - Understanding the commercial structure that aligns to market expectations and will meet the requirements of any Contracting Authorities - Notifying the market and building capacity to prepare for the procurement and contract award. Please reach out to Charlie Jenkinson at HealthTrust Europe via email at Charlie.Jenkinson@htepg.com to schedule an engagement meeting. Engagement meetings will take place between 6th March 2026 and 24th April 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020028-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141800 - Dental consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 15 Jul 2034 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
MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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