Tender

Domiciliary Dental Care across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire (including Bassetlaw)

NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Feb 2026 at 13:05

Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), in partnership with NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB, is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Domiciliary Dental Care services across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, including Bassetlaw. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category, specifically classified as dental-practice services. It employs an open procurement method, with electronic submissions accepted via an eTendering system. Interested providers must register their interest by 10:00am on Thursday, 26th March 2026. The contract's services will commence from 1st December 2026 for a duration of five years, with an option to extend up to two additional years, potentially ending on 30th November 2033.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suitably qualified dental care providers to expand their services within the health sector, especially for those specialising in community and domiciliary care. By participating, businesses can contribute to the improvement of oral health access for patients with mobile limitations due to various factors, offering vital services outside traditional dental clinic settings. Providers will need to demonstrate innovation, quality, and value, as well as their capability to facilitate service sustainability and improve health equity. Ideal contenders for this tender are those with established expertise in providing mobile dental services and an existing infrastructure capable of supporting the requirements outlined in the tender documentation. Businesses interested in this sector should consider the potential for a long-term engagement with NHS services, ensuring the quality and accessibility of dental care in these communities.

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Notice Title

Domiciliary Dental Care across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire (including Bassetlaw)

Notice Description

NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB (referred to as the Commissioner) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver Domiciliary Dental Services across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire (including Bassetlaw). <br/> <br/>Domiciliary Dental Services provide and enable the improvement of oral health for individuals and groups who, due to physical, sensory, intellectual, mental, or medical factors, are unable to access conventional dental care. These services are essential in ensuring equitable access to NHS dental care for patients who cannot attend a high street practice. <br/><br/>The Services are intended to be provided from 1st December 2026 for a period of 5 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years (total contract duration, including extensions 7 years) till 30th November 2033.<br/><br/><br/>Please note the deadline for responses to the Competitive Process is 10:00am on Thursday 26th March 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Derbyshire

The Services are intended to be provided from 1st December 2026 for a period of 5 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years (total contract duration, including extensions 7 years) till 30th November 2033.

The estimated total contract value for Lot 1 - Derbyshire is PS2,140,075.

Options: A period of 5 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years (total contract duration, including extensions 7 years).

Lot 2 - Nottinghamshire (including Bassetlaw)

The Services are intended to be provided from 1st December 2026 for a period of 5 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years (total contract duration, including extensions 7 years) till 30th November 2033.

The estimated total contract value for Lot 2 - Nottinghamshire (including Bassetlaw) is PS1,611,064.

Options: A period of 5 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years (total contract duration, including extensions 7 years).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015213-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85130000 - Dental practice and related services

85131000 - Dental-practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,751,139 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,751,139 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Neelam Saroe
Contact Email
neelamsaroe@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 6DA
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Daybrook
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

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