Award

General Dental Services and Unscheduled (Urgent Treatment) for Lot 1 Holt and Wells-next-the-Sea Lot 2 - Thetford

NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 15:52

Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 15:14

Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding contracts for General Dental Services and Unscheduled (Urgent Treatment) for the areas of Holt, Wells-next-the-Sea, and Thetford. Current plans involve awarding two separate lots to Damira Dental Studios Ltd under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The procurement is nearing the award stage, with services expected to commence on 1st April 2026, and it adheres to an open procurement process. The total annual contract values amount to £641,534 for Lot 1 (Holt and Wells-next-the-Sea) and £455,758 for Lot 2 (Thetford). The procurement specifically focuses on dental-practice services, and the resulting contracts will be held in perpetuity with no specified end date.

This tender offers extensive opportunities for growth among businesses that are equipped to deliver healthcare services, particularly those proficient in dental-practice services. It will be suitable for established dental service providers that possess the capacity to adapt to NHS clinical standards and care protocols. Given that the selected provider needs to manage premises and ensure accessibility, businesses with existing infrastructure or those capable of swiftly arranging appropriate facilities will find this opportunity appealing. The contracts call for integration with NHS systems, thus favouring businesses that can effectively collaborate with system partners. This is a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to expand their reach in the healthcare sector, especially in underserved coastal areas.

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Notice Title

General Dental Services and Unscheduled (Urgent Treatment) for Lot 1 Holt and Wells-next-the-Sea Lot 2 - Thetford

Notice Description

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) intend to award contracts to Damira Dental Studios Ltd for the provision of General Dental Services and Unscheduled Care (Urgent Treatment) Services for Lot 1 Holt and Wells - next- the - Sea and Lot 2 - Thetford following a Competitive Process. <br/><br/>Note - the Estimated Total Value of the procurement in section <br/>II.1.7.1 Value (excluding VAT) is based on the annual contract value for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 as the General Dental Services contract has no end date and is held in perpetuity.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Holt and Wells - next - the - Sea

This is an intention to award notice under the competitive process.
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) intend to award a contract to Damira Dental Studios Ltd for the provision of General Dental Services and Unscheduled Care (Urgent Treatment) Services for Lot 1 Holt and Wells - next- the - Sea following a robust Competitive Process.

Services are expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and as this is an NHS General Dental Services Contract, the contract will have no end date.

The estimated value per annum is PS641,534.00. Note - the Estimated Total Value in section V.2.4.1 Initial estimated total value is based on the annual contract value for Lot 1 as the General Dental Services contract has no end date and is held in perpetuity.

This is an existing service and an existing provider.

Lot 2 - Thetford

This is an intention to award notice under the competitive process.
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) intend to award a contract to Damira Dental Studios Ltd for the provision of General Dental Services and Unscheduled Care (Urgent Treatment) Services for Lot 2 Thetford following a robust Competitive Process.

Services are expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and as this is an NHS General Dental Services Contract, the contract will have no end date.

The estimated value per annum is PS455,758.00. Note - the Estimated Total Value in section V.2.4.1 Initial estimated total value is based on the annual contract value for Lot 2 as the General Dental Services contract has no end date and is held in perpetuity.

This is a new service and a new provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084558-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85131000 - Dental-practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,206,165 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,206,165 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,097,292 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
15 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2040 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Contact Name
Neelam Saroe
Contact Email
neelamsaroe@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAMIRA DENTAL STUDIOS

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