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The Use of Dental Skills Lab at Milton Keynes Education Centre 26-27

NHS ENGLAND

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13 Feb 2026 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a procurement process for services related to the use of a dental skills lab, located at the Milton Keynes University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's Education Centre, for the period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This contract, titled "The Use of Dental Skills Lab at Milton Keynes Education Centre 26-27," falls within the education and training services industry category. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, and operated under the light touch regime without a competitive tender. The contract award was signed on 12th February 2026 and encompasses a gross amount of £21,600. NHS England's Workforce Commercial Team in London oversaw the procurement, working to support the Thames Valley & Wessex Dental Team within the South East Workforce, Training & Education Directorate.

This tender presents opportunities particularly suited for large organisations experienced in providing education and training services within the healthcare sector. The direct approach to procurement implies the contract was awarded without competition, highlighting the importance of having established relationships and specialised capabilities. Businesses in the vicinity of Milton Keynes, or those with established connections to NHS services, may find additional growth opportunities by accessing similar non-competitive contracts in the future. Engaging with NHS England and staying informed about upcoming projects under its various directorates can position businesses well for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

The Use of Dental Skills Lab at Milton Keynes Education Centre 26-27

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to ensure that Thames Valley & Wessex Dental Team, part the South East Workforce, Training & Education Directorate can continue to use a specialist dental skills lab at the Postgraduate Education Centre in Milton Keynes (Milton Keynes University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013350-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Workforce Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILTON KEYNES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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