Award

Dental Services dental service at HMP North Sea Camp

NHS ENGLAND

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TenderUpdate

24 Mar 2026 at 11:05

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has executed the procurement process for providing dental services at HMP North Sea Camp. The contract has been awarded to Community Dental Service CIC under the Provider Selection Regime, following a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This contract, valued at £358,445.72, runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, ensuring continued dental practice and related services. The process is governed under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting health services, with a focus on quality, innovation, and social value. Although it has completed the tender stage, the contract was signed on 30th December 2025 by NHS England, located in London.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the dental services sector to innovate and expand their service offerings. Companies that focus on integrating healthcare provision with prison management can thrive, particularly those demonstrating high-quality services and effective collaboration. The procurement method employed allows experts in health services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with NHS England and cater to a specialised client base. Such providers need to exhibit value for money, sustainability, and the ability to maintain patient accessibility standards, thereby contributing to reducing health inequalities in the region.

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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/026681-2026
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
£358,445 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20253 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICE

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