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Advanced Sedation services (Dental)

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

06 Mar 2026 at 08:23

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 17:23

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has initiated a public procurement process for advanced sedation dental services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, focusing on an area in North Tees. The procurement stage is currently at the contract award, with intention to award noted on 9th February 2026. The contract is valued at £3,772,947.78 and is set to commence on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2029, including a potential one-year extension based on performance. As a limited procurement method is used, there was no prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for dental practices and SMEs specialising in dental sedation services to engage in a long-term partnership with the NHS. Businesses capable of maintaining high service standards and meeting the PSR 2023 criteria are well-positioned to compete, as the buyer seeks continuity in providing satisfactory services from existing providers. With Gul Consultants Ltd identified as the current suppliers, new entrants with competitive capabilities may invest in building expertise in this specialised area to exploit such procurement opportunities for growth.

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Notice Title

Advanced Sedation services (Dental)

Notice Description

This is a PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C Intention to Award Notice for This is a PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C Intention to Award Notice in North Tees.

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 PS3772947.78. All contract are for 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2027. The Advanced Sedation services (Dental) is a specialist NHS dental Provision which will maintain NHS referral service where sedation required for dental services. 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-064bb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020174-2026
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
£3,772,947 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 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 NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GUL CONSULTANTS

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