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Dental Services dental service at HMP North Sea Camp

NHS ENGLAND

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28 Jan 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England Midlands region Commissioning Group intends to award a dental services contract at HMP North Sea Camp under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), which is part of the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This arrangement is outside the Procurement Act 2023, and the contract notice was published on 28 January 2026, marking the commencement of the standstill period, during which representations must be submitted by 9 February 2026. The contract, valued at £358,445 and spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, focuses on providing high-quality, innovative dental services in the healthcare services category. The procurement method was limited, involving direct award without a call for competition, confirming that the existing provider, Community Dental Service CIC, will continue delivering these services.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services industry, particularly those specialising in dental services, to demonstrate their capability to integrate and collaborate with existing providers and health institutions. Opportunities for business growth include maintaining high quality, fostering innovation, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and contributing to social value by addressing health inequalities. Businesses with a proven track record of delivering sustainable and high-quality healthcare services, coupled with a commitment to social responsibility, are well-suited to engage with similar public procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Dental Services dental service at HMP North Sea Camp

Notice Description

In reach dental service at HMP North Sea Camp

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS England commissioners are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following a Direct Award process C. The lifetime value of the contract is PS358,445. The services are required to be provided from 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2028.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 9 February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061081
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007437-2026
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
£358,445 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20251 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.groves4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICE

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