PSR Direct Award C- Domiciliary Dental Clinical Technician Services

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

01 May 2026 at 08:19

Award

24 Dec 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has awarded the contract for Clinical Dental Technician Services focused on domiciliary care, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation notice. This contract pertains to dental practice and related services and falls under the services category. The procurement was executed through the PSR Direct Award C process, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at up to £24,999, will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, serving patients in their homes across the UKJ region. The formal contract award was announced on 14th April 2026, following an initial award decision notice dated 24th December 2025. All activities and communications related to the tender were led by Christopher Sherwood, based in Ashford, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-quality clinical dental technician services in-line with recognized standards such as ISO, MHRA, MDR, and GDC requirements. Suppliers like Kent Dentures, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), have demonstrated success by consistently meeting these criteria while maintaining a strong service model that includes prompt access to dental appliances and high patient satisfaction. The selection process underscores the emphasis on quality, innovation, and value for money, making it an attractive proposition for companies proficient in integrating advanced dental services within domiciliary care settings. Businesses looking to develop an innovative edge in healthcare services while maintaining competitive pricing will find this tender an ideal opportunity for growth and expansion within the healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PSR Direct Award C- Domiciliary Dental Clinical Technician Services

Notice Description

Contract for Clinical Dental Technician Services for Domiciliary Care

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide an efficient and effective service that will ensure the delivery of high quality clinical dental technician services to patients in their homes. Contract to be awarded to existing supplier under PSR Direct Award C Process. 1 year contract from 01/04/2026.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime PSR Intention

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040271-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
SME

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
£24,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20256 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KENT DENTURES

Further Information

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