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Community Dental Services for Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent [Direct Award Process C]

NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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02 Mar 2026 at 17:42

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding a contract for Community Dental Services across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. This award is part of the Provider Selection Regime, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, geared towards service delivery in the dental services industry. Though the contract's status is listed as 'complete', the formal award is yet to be finalised. The process includes a standstill period, allowing representations to be made by 13 March 2026. This procurement follows a limited method, bypassing the need for prior publication, indicating a direct award to the incumbent provider, Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. The contract is valued at £46,977,853, commencing on 1 April 2026 and running until 31 March 2033.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, specifically those engaged in or looking to provide dental practice and related services. It is particularly beneficial for entities capable of maintaining high quality standards in service delivery. Since the contract is earmarked for direct awarding to Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, organisations seeking similar opportunities should focus on understanding the requirements and expectations around service delivery models that satisfy commissioners' needs. While this current opportunity may not be open for new suppliers, similar tenders may arise, providing growth prospects for businesses aiming to enhance their presence in the healthcare services industry.

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Notice Title

Community Dental Services for Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent [Direct Award Process C]

Notice Description

NHS Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Integrated Care Board (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 Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent. The incumbent provider has been delivering Community Dental Services to patients in these areas.

NHS Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent ICB intends to award a contract to the existing provider, Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation 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 PS46,977,853 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-066044
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018683-2026
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
£46,977,853 £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 STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2LP
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent, TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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