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Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract modification recommended by the Primary Care Executive Group of NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) pertains to the existing agreement with Opaleye & Middlefell Limited, a provider of dental practice and related services. This contract, valued at £2,533,119 and active since 26 May 2025, involves the provision of NHS Dental Stabilisation Services within the Gloucestershire region. The modification, which is part of the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, is non-recurrent and time-limited to a maximum of 34 months, concluding on 31 March 2028. This procurement falls under the services category and is conducted at the address 65 London Road, Gloucester, GL1 3HF.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in dental services and interventions to expand their market reach and service delivery capabilities in the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in offering urgent and preventative dental care stand to benefit the most. The decision to modify the contract under the Provider Selection Regime regulations ensures that the current contractor continues to deliver services without a substantial change in contract character, fostering a stable and coordinated extension of services tailored to local health care needs. Participation in such tenders can lead to long-term business growth opportunities for suitable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by aligning with public healthcare objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Opaleye & Middlefell Limited

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice relates to the permitted modification of an existing contract under the Provider Selection Regime (2023), to enable additional access to NHS Dental Stabilisation Services within NHS Gloucestershire ICB. Stabilisation Services are required to deliver a definitive course of treatment for patients without access to an NHS dentists who may have an urgent care need, or are in need of dental intervention to prevent their condition worsening and requiring urgent treatment. The variation Contract is non recurrent and time limited to a maximum of 34 calendar months. The Commissioner considers that the modifications are permitted by Regulation 13(1)(d) of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) (2023), where the modification is attributable to a decision of the authority, the modification does not render the contracts materially different in character. This notice has been published in line with Regulation 13(4)(c) and Schedule 12 of the Provider Selection Regime (2023).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05997b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056208-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£2,533,119 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Gloucestershire ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Opaleye & Middlefell Limited

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