Planning

Dental Consumables Service

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FT

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Planning

19 Jan 2026 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Dental Consumables Service", classified under the dental practice and related services industry category. The procurement focuses on the provision of tailored and specialist dental consumables to patients, aiming to improve patient experience and care. Located at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospital, this opportunity involves a broad geographical service area due to the hospital's extensive referral base. Although this is not a formal call for competition, expressions of interest should be submitted by 6 February 2026. The procurement is covered under the GPA, with the communication channel set up through a dedicated tool for future notices.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in dental consumables. The UCLH is seeking innovative solutions to enhance clinical support for advising on dental consumables appropriate for patient care. Companies capable of delivering bespoke solutions that are not readily available at high street pharmacies and at no cost to the Trust could find this an advantageous expansion of their business operations. This opportunity is ideal for suppliers with a strong track record in healthcare product innovation and distribution, especially those keen on supporting various professional groups within the dental field including consultants, specialists, and educators.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dental Consumables Service

Notice Description

Provider to supply improved patient experience and patient care by supporting the provision of tailored/ specialist dental consumables to patients

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals has 85,000 outpatient attendances annually, of which 35% are children and adolescents. Patients are referred from a wide-ranging geographical area, with this broad referral base placing the Eastman in a prime position for the delivery of education and training for all groups of professionals in dentistry. This includes consultants, specialists, researchers and clinical educators as well as those aspiring to become dental care professionals (DCPs) which include dental nurses, hygienists and therapists.
The Trust is seeking suppliers able to provide improved patient experience and patient care by supporting the provision of tailored/ specialist consumables to their patients at zero cost to the Trust. These consumables are not easily found at high street pharmacies due to their specialist nature.
The Trust is looking for innovative ideas to support the clinicians in advising patients on what dental consumables would be appropriate for a patient's dental care and provide the delivery of these items.
This notice does not constitute a formal call for competition.
Expressions of interest should be sent by 6 February 2026 to marcia.shimabukuro@nhs.net.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060929
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004501-2026
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

85130000 - Dental practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
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
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FT
Contact Name
Marcia Shimabukuro
Contact Email
marcia.shimabukuro@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2PG
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI3 Inner London - West

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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