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Community Dental Services for Herefordshire [Direct Award Process C]

NHS HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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02 Mar 2026 at 17:40

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding a contract for Community Dental Services in Herefordshire through a Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. This procurement is classified under dental practice and related services within the healthcare industry category. The existing provider, Wye Valley NHS Trust, has been selected as the supplier, with a contract valued at £25,704,544, starting from 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2033. Key representations must be submitted by 13th March 2026, following the announcement of the standstill period which began on 3rd March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in delivering community dental services in the UK. Although the procurement method is limited without prior publication, making it not a typical competitive tender, it provides a chance for General Practices and large healthcare organisations looking to expand their service provision or collaborate with existing healthcare trusts. New entrants into the market would best be positioned if they can meet the commissioning expectations and demonstrate reliable service delivery and performance akin to the standards met by Wye Valley NHS Trust. The continuation of services under the Provider Selection Regime allows for strategic partnerships and long-term regional growth prospects.

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Notice Title

Community Dental Services for Herefordshire [Direct Award Process C]

Notice Description

NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care (ICB) are awarding a Community Dental Service contract via Direct Award Process C.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is to deliver Community Dental Services across Herefordshire. The incumbent provider has been delivering Community Dental Services to patients in these areas.

NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB intends to award a contract to the existing provider, Wye Valley NHS Trust via Direct Award Process C as described in regulation 9 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Key criteria were specified, and assessment against each criterion was undertaken based on the current service delivery model and performance.

The supplier meets all the requirements specified to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, and it is expected that they will satisfy the requirements of the new contract going forwards.

The contract start date is 01st April 2026 for a period of 7 years until 31st March 2033. The total lifetime value of the contract is PS25,704,544 across seven years.

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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 13 March 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-066043
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018681-2026
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
Large

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
£25,704,544 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 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 HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 7NS
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Claines
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WYE VALLEY NHS TRUST

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