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PSR Direct Award C- Dental Technician Services to HM Prisons 26-27

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Dec 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, based in Ashford, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation for a contract titled "PSR Direct Award C- Dental Technician Services to HM Prisons 26-27". This contract falls under the industry category of dental practice and related services and covers regions within the UKJ area. The procurement stage is an award, with the intention notice published on 24th December 2025, marking the start of a standstill period ending on 8th January 2026. The procurement falls outside the traditional Public Contracts Regulations 2015, instead adhering to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement method employed is a limited procedure, specifically a PSR Direct Award, this involves awarding the contract to the existing supplier, Kent Dentures, without a prior call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the dental services sector, particularly those that provide high-quality, innovative solutions combined with seamless integration into existing healthcare frameworks. The contract, valued at £30,000, emphasises quality, value, innovation, and service sustainability, making it ideal for small to medium enterprises specialising in dental technology and services. Continuation of collaboration and integration with prison dental services, along with a focus on improving access and reducing health inequalities, suggests that businesses with established systems for efficient resource use and innovative service delivery would be well-suited to meet the demands of this contract. Existing compliance with quality standards and efficient processes for timely delivery are further indicators that businesses with these capabilities can leverage this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

PSR Direct Award C- Dental Technician Services to HM Prisons 26-27

Notice Description

Contract for Clinical Dental Technician Services for Dental Technician Services to HM Prisons 26-27

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 His Majesty's prisons (HMP). Contract to be awarded to existing supplier under PSR Direct Award C Process. 1 year contract.

Procurement Information

PSR Direct Award C

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086139-2025
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
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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 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

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