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Tier 2 Dental Sedation Services in Sussex

NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

18 Feb 2026 at 14:01

Tender Notice
Award

04 Feb 2026 at 11:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board involves the continuation of Tier 2 Dental Sedation Services in Sussex. The contracting authority, based in Lewes, United Kingdom, is engaging in a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime without the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was formally awarded on 18th February 2026, following the standstill period. The initial contract term is set for 12 months starting from 1st April 2026, with the possibility of extending it for an additional 12 months. The industry category falls under dental practice and related services, and the total contract value can reach up to £2,562,547.72 including extensions.

This award represents a significant opportunity for St. Faiths Clinic Ltd, located in East Grinstead, to further develop its service capabilities in dental sedation, reinforcing its market position in Sussex. Companies with expertise in dental services or related healthcare fields may look to build partnerships or expand regional presence through future similar opportunities. Businesses that excel in service quality, integration, collaboration, and innovation are well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on these criteria in the current contract. The award ensures continuity and accessibility of specialised dental care, fostering positive health outcomes and supporting local employment and social value initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tier 2 Dental Sedation Services in Sussex

Notice Description

NHS Sussex (the Commissioner) are looking to continue the Tier 2 Dental Sedation Services with the current provider in Sussex. After conducting an assessment of the incumbent provider, taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria, the Commissioner is content that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. The contract term will be for an initial period of 12 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. The service is anticipated to commence on the 1st April 2026. The total contract value excluding extensions is PS1,281,273.86, and PS2,562,547.72 including extensions. This transparency notice serves as an intention to award the contract to the incumbent provider, using direct award process C under Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Sussex (the Commissioner) are looking to continue the Tier 2 Dental Sedation Services with the current provider in Sussex. Tier 2 dental sedation services provide dental treatment under conscious sedation for people with more complex medical histories or who need more complex treatment and moderate anxiety management than can be offered by Tier 1 dental services. The clinical standards for sedation in dentistry describe the speciality and the methods for managing anxiety management of which conscious sedation is one option. The term of the existing Sedation contract is due to expire on 31st March 2026 and the Commissioner has proposed that a new contract should replace the existing contract at the end of its term. All requirements outlined in Regulation 6(5) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 have been met, including not breaching the considerable change threshold, and therefore direct award process C has been deemed the appropriate provider selection process. After conducting an assessment of the incumbent provider, taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria, the Commissioner is content that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. The contract term will be for an initial period of 12 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. The service is anticipated to commence on the 1st April 2026. The total contract value excluding extensions is PS1,281,273.86, and PS2,562,547.72 including extensions. A full procurement for this service is in the pipeline and has a planned start date of April 2027. Other providers in Sussex will have the opportunity to bid for this contract when it is fully procured. This transparency notice serves as an intention to award the contract to the incumbent provider, using direct award process C under Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 midnight on 17th February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014800-2026
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
£2,562,547 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20266 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

St. Faiths Clinic Ltd

Further Information

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