Tender

Oral Surgery

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Tender

06 May 2026 at 10:09

Planning

02 Mar 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is currently in the tender stage for a contract involving the provision of Level 2 oral surgery services in the regions of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, and Pembrokeshire. This opportunity is part of the Provider Selection Regime Wales, specifically excluding the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract is valued at £2,530,000 and will commence on 1st October 2026, concluding on 30th September 2031, with an option to extend for an additional five years. Interested parties must submit their bids through the eTenderwales platform before the deadline on 3rd June 2026. The primary focus is to deliver services in community settings, thereby reducing travel time and environmental impact for patients over 16 years old requiring complex oral surgeries such as dento-alveolar procedures.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth and expansion for businesses within the dental services sector. Companies with the capability to establish or expand services in community settings near Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, or Pembrokeshire are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on patient-centred care, combined with a substantial contract value and potential five-year extension, makes this an attractive prospect for consortia or larger dental practices. Additionally, providers with experience in collaborating with health boards and hospital dental services will find this tender aligns well with their expertise, allowing for the development of strong local partnerships and comprehensive service delivery models.

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Notice Title

Oral Surgery

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to commission a service to deliver Level 2 oral surgery services in a primary care or community setting, for patients over 16 years of age who live in the counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire

Lot Information

Oral Surgery - Carmarthenshire

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to commission a service to deliver oral surgery services in a primary care or community setting, for patients over 16 years of age who live in Carmarthenshire It is a priority of the Health Board to provide care for patients closer to home, therefore the location preferences detailed below are designed to deliver potential patient-focused benefits including: Reduced travel time. Reduced environmental impact In some circumstances, patient choice of location based on factors other than home postcode, such as family or work commitments. Submissions will be scored based on their distance by ready from the Administrative Hub as detailed below Lot one (1) Carmarthenshire Administrative Hub - Carmarthen SA31 1JP Procedures are to include Dento-alveolar surgery including 3rd molar surgery. Single root apicectomies (if previous conventional endodontic treatment options have been exhausted). Multiple extractions. Removal of buried roots and impacted teeth. Surgical exposure of unerupted teeth. Management of supernumerary teeth. Service Aims As part of a Oral Surgery clinical team, provide clinical triage for all referrals, via the all Wales electronic Referral Management Service (e-REM) to ensure patients are managed in accordance with the most appropriate dental care pathway & identify any inappropriate referrals from Primary Care Performers. Data will be shared with all stakeholders. Undertake a Clinical Assessment of referrals in order to ensure signposting to appropriate services. Deliver Oral Surgical services for Hywel Dda University Health Board residents (16 yrs and over). Offer patient choice of accessible treatment centres. Offer an appropriate skill mix for dealing with minor oral surgery procedures under Local Anaesthetic (LA) and/or conscious sedation. Enhance positive working relationships between the Providers, the Health Board and Hospital Dental Services.

Renewal: Includes an option to extend for a further five (5) years

Oral Surgery - Ceredigion

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to commission a service to deliver oral surgery services in a primary care or community setting, for patients over 16 years of age who live in Ceredigion It is a priority of the Health Board to provide care for patients closer to home, therefore the location preferences detailed below are designed to deliver potential patient-focused benefits including: Reduced travel time. Reduced environmental impact In some circumstances, patient choice of location based on factors other than home postcode, such as family or work commitments. Submissions will be scored based on their distance by ready from the Administrative Hub as detailed below Lot Two (2) Ceredigion Administrative Hub - Aberaeron SA46 0PA Procedures are to include Dento-alveolar surgery including 3rd molar surgery. Single root apicectomies (if previous conventional endodontic treatment options have been exhausted). Multiple extractions. Removal of buried roots and impacted teeth. Surgical exposure of unerupted teeth. Management of supernumerary teeth. Service Aims As part of a Oral Surgery clinical team, provide clinical triage for all referrals, via the all Wales electronic Referral Management Service (e-REM) to ensure patients are managed in accordance with the most appropriate dental care pathway & identify any inappropriate referrals from Primary Care Performers. Data will be shared with all stakeholders. Undertake a Clinical Assessment of referrals in order to ensure signposting to appropriate services. Deliver Oral Surgical services for Hywel Dda University Health Board residents (16 yrs and over). Offer patient choice of accessible treatment centres. Offer an appropriate skill mix for dealing with oral surgery procedures under Local Anaesthetic (LA) and/or conscious sedation. Enhance positive working relationships between the Providers, the Health Board and Hospital Dental Services

Renewal: Includes an option to extend for a further five (5) years

Oral Surgery - Pembrokshire

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to commission a service to deliver oral surgery services in a primary care or community setting, for patients over 16 years of age who live in Pembrokeshire It is a priority of the Health Board to provide care for patients closer to home, therefore the location preferences detailed below are designed to deliver potential patient-focused benefits including: Reduced travel time. Reduced environmental impact In some circumstances, patient choice of location based on factors other than home postcode, such as family or work commitments. Submissions will be scored based on their distance by ready from the Administrative Hub as detailed below Lot Three (3) Pembrokeshire Administrative Hub - Haverfordwest SA61 1TP Procedures are to include Dento-alveolar surgery including 3rd molar surgery. Single root apicectomies (if previous conventional endodontic treatment options have been exhausted). Multiple extractions. Removal of buried roots and impacted teeth. Surgical exposure of unerupted teeth. Management of supernumerary teeth. Service Aims As part of a Oral Surgery clinical team, provide clinical triage for all referrals, via the all Wales electronic Referral Management Service (e-REM) to ensure patients are managed in accordance with the most appropriate dental care pathway & identify any inappropriate referrals from Primary Care Performers. Data will be shared with all stakeholders. Undertake a Clinical Assessment of referrals in order to ensure signposting to appropriate services. Deliver Oral Surgical services for Hywel Dda University Health Board residents (16 yrs and over). Offer patient choice of accessible treatment centres. Offer an appropriate skill mix for dealing with oral surgery procedures under Local Anaesthetic (LA) and/or conscious sedation. Enhance positive working relationships between the Providers, the Health Board and Hospital Dental Services

Renewal: Includes option to extend for a further five (5) years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041418-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,530,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 3 Sep 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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