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TenderUpdate

19 Mar 2026 at 09:15

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has initiated a procurement process for the provision of dental domiciliary services under the title "NHSE841 - CNE Dental Domiciliary Services." This tender falls within the industry category of Dental practice and related services and is classified as a services procurement. The procurement method utilised is limited, specifically a Direct Award procedure under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023, which allows awarding without prior publication of a call for competition. The process has reached the award stage with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2030. The procurement is valued at £1,397,391.60, with the award made on 10th March 2026, confirming the selection of an existing provider via the PSR DAP-C process. The contract addresses various UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in dental services. The contract's substantial value and duration offer a stable business avenue for established providers with expertise in dental domiciliary care. While the tender is awarded through a Direct Award, businesses can observe this procurement approach for future engagement and evaluation criteria, enhancing their preparation for similar opportunities. Companies like D A Power Dental Practice, which is noted as the supplier for this contract, exemplify a suitable enterprise type that can meet quality and cost criteria, indicating a potentially lucrative path for SMEs and large-scale operations within healthcare service provision.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NHSE841 - CNE Dental Domiciliary Services

Notice Description

CNE Dental Domiciliary Services The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract value is PS 1,397,391.60 Contract Start Date: 01 April 2026 Contract End Date: 31 March 2030

Lot Information

Lot 1

CNE Dental Domiciliary Services The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract value is PS1,397,391.60 Contract Start Date: 01 April 2026 Contract End Date: 31 March 2030

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 18th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024915-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
SME

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
£1,397,391 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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 NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D A Power Dental Practice

Further Information

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