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The Use of Dental Skills Lab at Slough Education Centre 26-29

NHS ENGLAND

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19 Feb 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, operating from Wellington House in London, has completed a procurement process titled "The Use of Dental Skills Lab at Slough Education Centre 26-29." This contract aims to facilitate the continued use of a specialist dental skills lab at the John Lister Postgraduate Centre in Slough for the Thames Valley & Wessex Dental Team. It falls under the education and training services industry category and is associated with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. The direct procurement method was used, classified as below threshold, and did not involve competition. The contract's active status began on 1 April 2026 and spans until 31 March 2029. It was signed on 19 February 2026, with a total gross value of £129,600.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in providing educational and training services in the healthcare sector. Particularly those with capabilities to support specialist medical education through facilities like dental labs are well-suited for engagements similar to this project. Though this specific contract was awarded without competition, it signals a demand within central government for such services, which may guide businesses to tailor their offerings towards meeting similar needs, thereby enabling growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

The Use of Dental Skills Lab at Slough Education Centre 26-29

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to ensure that Thames Valley & Wessex Dental Team, part of the South East Workforce, Training and Education Directorate can continue to use a specialist dental skills lab at the John Lister Postgraduate Centre in Slough (Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06586b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015353-2026
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
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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