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South Cumbria Community Dental Services

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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01 Dec 2025 at 18:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of South Cumbria Community Dental Services is managed by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. This contract falls under the health industry category, specifically dental practice and related services (CPV code 85130000), with a focus on providing Special Care and Paediatric Dental Services, Urgent Dental Care Services, and Routine Dental Care Services within the region of South Cumbria (UKD1). The procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), unlike other public contracts governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. Initiated with the intention to award the contract to an existing supplier, the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, the standstill period is effective immediately after publication, with representations due by 12th December 2025. The service is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2028, with an estimated contract value of £4,521,074 still under finalisation.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses proficient in healthcare and dental services, particularly those specialising in community dental care. Given the established provider, businesses may consider focusing on subcontracting or partnership opportunities to engage with the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Providers with a focus on quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, and service sustainability will likely find alignment with the contract’s priorities. The key criteria emphasise improving access, reducing health inequalities, and enhancing social value, crucial for any prospective business aiming to contribute to the community dental services sector.

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Notice Title

South Cumbria Community Dental Services

Notice Description

The provision of South Cumbria Community Dental Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Community Dental Services (Special Care and Paediatric Dental Services, Urgent Dental Care Services and Routine Dental Care Services) in South Cumbria. Start Date: 1st April 2026. End Date: 31st March 2028. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS4,521,074 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the processes as set out in the PSR have been applied and not the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 12th December 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078674-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£4,521,074 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lscicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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