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Orthodontic Services Hertfordshire 2027/37

NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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12 Feb 2026 at 17:09

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board intends to award a contract for Orthodontic Services in Hertfordshire spanning 2027 to 2037. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, indicating a specialised focus on orthodontic services within the healthcare industry sector. Located in the UKH23 region, this tender is in the final award stage, following the Primary Care Commissioning Committee’s approval on 3rd February 2026. The notice marks the start of a standstill period until 23rd February 2026, allowing for representations from providers. The procurement method is limited and a direct award process (PSR DAP-C) has been applied, ensuring an adherence to a robust due diligence process and maintaining the existing contract structure, with no change in contracting terms.

This tender offers significant business growth potential particularly for established dental service providers who specialise in orthodontics through NHS frameworks. With the contract valued at approximately £6,045,454 GBP over a term of seven years with an optional three-year extension, small to medium-sized enterprises with proven capabilities in delivering orthodontic services through national contractual frameworks will benefit. The awarded contract is directed towards maintaining the existing service quality, requiring businesses to meet standard NHS criteria. This procurement provides prospects primarily for businesses with the ability to deliver high-quality orthodontic services and those experienced in fulfilling Personal Dental Services (PDS) Agreements in a seamless manner.

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Notice Title

Orthodontic Services Hertfordshire 2027/37

Notice Description

Orthodontics is a dental specialty focused on aligning your bite and straightening your teeth. You might need to see an orthodontist if you have crooked, overlapped, twisted or gapped teeth. Common orthodontic treatments include traditional braces, clear aligners and removable retainers.<br/><br/>To confirm as per the PSR direct award porcess C, the existing provider satisfies the existing contract, delivering a good service, meeting all the KPIs with no quality concerns and good outcomes. No concerns have been raised by patients and the current contracting arrangements are not changing from the existing contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orthodontics is a dental specialty focused on aligning your bite and straightening your teeth. You might need to see an orthodontist if you have crooked, overlapped, twisted or gapped teeth. Common orthodontic treatments include traditional braces, clear aligners and removable retainers. These services are a 'referral only service' via a General Dental Practitioner.

Eligible Patients must meet the Index of Orthodontic Needs to receive NHS Orthodontic Care.

Orthodontic Contracts are commissioned via a Personal Dental Services (PDS) Agreement which is a national contractual framework.

There is no material change to the new contract being offered and therefore a direct award process C has been completed under the PSR and a robust due diligence process has been completed to ensure providers meet all the basic and key criterion. 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 decision makers by 24/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR DAP C.

Any representations should be sent to hweicbhv.dental@nhs.net

The Primary Care Commissioning Committee approved the approach for the PSR DAP-C process on 17/06/2025 and further approved the contract awards on 03/02/2026. There were no conflicts or potential conflicts declared.

Options: 7 years with 3 years extension

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. <br/><br/>Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 23/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.<br/><br/>Any representations should be sent to hweicbhv.dental@nhs.net <br/><br/>The Primary Care Commissioning Committee approved the approach for the PSR DAP-C process on 17/06/2025 and further approved the contract awards on 03/02/2026. There were no conflicts or potential conflicts declared.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065352
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013166-2026
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

85131100 - Orthodontic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,045,454 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 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 HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hweicbhv.dental@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MARLOWES, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATFORD ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE

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