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The Use of Specialist Dental Skills Lab at Education Centre, Slough 25-26

NHS ENGLAND

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29 Oct 2025 at 14:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, operating as a central public authority in the UK, has conducted a procurement process titled "The Use of Specialist Dental Skills Lab at Education Centre, Slough 25-26." This contract is located in the South East part of the United Kingdom and falls under the services category, specifically related to education and training services. The procurement was completed through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, as part of a light-touch regime. The contracting was finalised on the 16th of October 2025, with the contract period running from the 1st of April 2025 to the 31st of March 2026. NHS England has engaged FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST as the supplier, signalling the conclusion of the award stage.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for suppliers in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in educational services and training, to align with a significant medical body like NHS England. With an approximate contract value of £36,000 excluding VAT, the project offers substantial business growth potential for large-scale organisations capable of providing specialist dental training facilities. Participating businesses can leverage this collaboration to reinforce their portfolios and expand their influence within the UK healthcare education landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Use of Specialist Dental Skills Lab at Education Centre, Slough 25-26

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to ensure that Thames Valley & Wessex Dental Team, part of the South East Workforce, Training and Education Directorate can continue to use a specialist dental skills lab at the Postgraduate Education Centre in Slough ( Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust) Actual Contract signature date 16/10/2025 UK07 notice only recognises Contract signature date before start date

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d65d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069432-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Workforce Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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