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GENERAL DENTAL SERVICES - PEMBROKESHIRE

HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Award

29 May 2026 at 14:56

Planning

08 Jan 2026 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Hywel Dda University Health Board is progressing in the award stage of procurement for the establishment of a new dental practice in Pembrokeshire under the "General Dental Services - Pembrokeshire" project. This procurement falls within the health services category, specifically dental-practice services, and adheres to the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) Regulations 2025. The process is conducted through a limited procurement method, meaning it was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition. The intended supplier is Paul John Jones. The current stage marks the commencement of a standstill period, allowing representations by providers until 9th June 2026. This strategic initiative aims to enhance NHS dental services for the local population, with significant investment planned at approximately £5.3 million.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for providers specializing in dental healthcare services. Businesses adept at setting up and managing dental practices within the guidelines of NHS regulations are well-positioned to compete in this tender. With focus areas such as improved access, quality service delivery, and procedural efficiency, companies that offer innovative solutions within the healthcare framework, including advanced dental care and non-dentist treatment spaces, are likely to find this prospect appealing. Firms equipped to meet the expanded requirements of the Dental Contract Reform within Wales could leverage this contract to enhance their service offerings, contributing to improved oral health outcomes and reduced healthcare inequalities in the region.

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Notice Title

GENERAL DENTAL SERVICES - PEMBROKESHIRE

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) is awarding a contract to a new provider to set up a new dental practice in Pembrokeshire to provide access for the local population to NHS Dental Services, delivering appropriate, quality, efficient and cost-effective services within the mandatory and potential additional services framework of the Personal Dental Services (PDS) regulations and agreement and the Welsh Government (WG) Dental Contract Reform (DCR) programme and the associated GDS/PDS Contract Variation in respect of contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) is awarding a contract to a new provider to set up a new dental practice in Pembrokeshire to provide access for the local population to NHS Dental Services, delivering appropriate, quality, efficient and cost-effective services within the mandatory and potential additional services framework of the Personal Dental Services (PDS) regulations and agreement and the Welsh Government (WG) Dental Contract Reform (DCR) programme and the associated GDS/PDS Contract Variation in respect of contract reform elements.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060197
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050971-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

85131000 - Dental-practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
28 May 20262 weeks 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
HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAUL JOHN JONES

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