Tender

Mobile Dental Inclusion and Outreach Services

NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board is inviting tenders for "Mobile Dental Inclusion and Outreach Services". This procurement falls under the industry category "Dental practice and related services" and will be conducted through an open procedure. The procurement covers the region of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, UK and seeks to deliver dental treatment via mobile dental units to specific cohorts such as clinically vulnerable individuals, care home residents, veterans, asylum seekers, and those without a dentist. The tender process is currently at the "tender" stage, with an enquiry period ending on 23rd December 2025 and a submission deadline on 9th January 2026. The contract period commences on 1st August 2026 and could be extended for up to four years, subject to renewal options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, especially those experienced in mobile medical or dental services. The project focuses on high-need individuals and groups, providing a niche market for businesses looking to expand within the NHS network. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on social value and quality in the award criteria. Businesses capable of deploying well-equipped mobile dental units with skilled professionals will find this contract particularly suitable for business growth and development within the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Dental Inclusion and Outreach Services

Notice Description

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB would welcome bids for the delivery of dental treatment to patients who reside in a Hampshire or Isle of Wight postcode, have a valid exemption from paying for dental treatment or have a health inequality, which includes but not limited to: Clinically Vulnerable Care Home Resident Patients are unable to afford care Veterans/ Families of Armed forces personnel Asylum Seekers / Refugees Expectant and nursing mothers Homeless or are in the following cohorts who do not have a dentist, NHS or private: Children Those in need of urgent care either through referral from 111 or known to the service. The service will primarily use mobile dental units to deliver the service and several units will be required to deliver the annual clinic target. The mobile dental service will operate several mobile dental units across several clinic sites per month. The provide must have adequate mobile dental units of the required standard, skilled workforce and operational infrastructure to support this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080212-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,479,926 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,479,926 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pho-tr.hiowicbprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Cosham
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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