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Community Dental Services County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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09 Feb 2026 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has announced an intention to award contract notice under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023 for the Community Dental Services in County Durham and Darlington, to be delivered by the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement process, designated as a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, involves services in the dental practice and related services category. The overall contract value is set at £6,656,261.46, with a contract term from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028. The decision was approved by the NENC ICB Executive Committee on 13 January 2026. This marks the start of the Standstill Period, with representations by providers to be made by 20 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the health services industry specialising in dental care, to engage in servicing patients with limited access to mainstream dental facilities. Companies that already have experience or are looking to expand in public health services, especially in dedicated community care roles, may find this contract suitable for growth. By aligning with the PSR 2023 criteria, businesses can enhance their reputation while contributing positively to community health outcomes in the Durham and Darlington areas.

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Notice Title

Community Dental Services County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

INTENTION TO AWARD NOTICE PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C The Community Dental Service (CDS) is a specialist NHS dental provision designed to serve patients who cannot easily access mainstream dental care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C Intention to Award Notice. North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board intend to award a contract under PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C for continued services being provided by an existing provider who are providing a satisfactory service. The lifetime value of the contract is PS6,656,261.46 and the contract is for 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2028. The Community Dental Service (CDS) is a specialist NHS dental provision designed to serve patients who cannot easily access mainstream dental care. Additional 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 20 February 2026 This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

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 20 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-064aff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011327-2026
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
Large

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
£6,656,261 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 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
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nencicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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