Planning

THE PROVISION OF PAEDIATRIC DENTAL GENERAL ANAESTHETIC SERVICE

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Planning

22 Dec 2025 at 15:14

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is undertaking a procurement process focused on the provision of a Paediatric Dental General Anaesthetic Service, categorized under dental practice and related services. This process, classified as planning and set to follow the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) and Health Services Regulations 2025, will conclude with the contract award to Parkway Clinic Limited for a term from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The service is intended for the Swansea Bay University Health Board area, necessitating specialist facilities currently unavailable in-house due to theatre capacity limitations. The service is essential for the Health Board and is targeted at providing safe and competent care for children and young adults aged 3 to 17 years, compliant with national and local guidelines. The procurement is valued at GBP 832,000 and involves a single lot, highlighting the services' specialised nature in line with the specified service standards and outcomes.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities for entities specialising in paediatric dental anaesthetic services who have the requisite facilities and qualified staff within the Swansea Bay area. Given that Parkway Clinic Limited is currently the sole specialist provider in the region, potential competitors must demonstrate equivalent or superior capabilities to deliver this service safely and efficiently. Businesses within the dental health sector, particularly those focusing on paediatric services and capable of operating under stringent quality and safety standards, are well-positioned to capitalise on future similar opportunities within NHS procurement frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF PAEDIATRIC DENTAL GENERAL ANAESTHETIC SERVICE

Notice Description

The Provision of Paediatric Dental General Anaesthesia is a necessity and the Health Board has no other options available to safely deliver the service. Due to theatre capacity constraints the Health Board is unable to provide this service in house. The service cannot be provided in a General Dental Practice environment as this requires a specialist service with the facilities and qualified staff to deliver the anaesthetic. The service specification defines the outcomes, standards of care and requirements essential for delivering a Paediatric Dental General Anaesthesia Service for children and young adults (3 - 17 years of age) resident in the Swansea Bay University Health Board area, driven by the children's needs, their best long-term interests, and minimises risks to them as individuals. The objectives of this service specification are to ensure care is: consistent with relevant national and SBUHB guidelines and policies and recognised best practice. Provided in a safe environment, by individuals who are competent to deliver the needs of the patient and in the patient's long-term best interests. The service must be provided within the Swansea Bay footprint. Currently there remains only one specialist provider in Swansea. Parkway Clinic Ltd have the appropriate facilities and qualified staff, to provide the specialist service in line with the service specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of Paediatric Dental General Anaesthesia is a necessity and the Health Board has no other options available to safely deliver the service. Due to theatre capacity constraints the Health Board is unable to provide this service in house. The service cannot be provided in a General Dental Practice environment as this requires a specialist service with the facilities and qualified staff to deliver the anaesthetic. The service specification defines the outcomes, standards of care and requirements essential for delivering a Paediatric Dental General Anaesthesia Service for children and young adults (3 - 17 years of age) resident in the Swansea Bay University Health Board area, driven by the children's needs, their best long-term interests, and minimises risks to them as individuals. The objectives of this service specification are to ensure care is: consistent with relevant national and SBUHB guidelines and policies and recognised best practice. Provided in a safe environment, by individuals who are competent to deliver the needs of the patient and in the patient's long-term best interests. The service must be provided within the Swansea Bay footprint. Currently there remains only one specialist provider in Swansea. Parkway Clinic Ltd have the appropriate facilities and qualified staff, to provide the specialist service in line with the service specification. Additional information: This will be awarded following the Most Suitable Provider Process. The contract will be with Parkway Clinic Limited for a Two Year Duration, from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085487-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85121291 - Paediatric services

85130000 - Dental practice and related services

85131000 - Dental-practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£832,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Nicola Craven
Contact Email
nicola.craven@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921500686

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

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