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The Use of Dental Skills Lab at the Dental Academy, Portsmouth 26-29

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

06 Mar 2026 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves NHS England, situated in London, purchasing services for the dental skills lab at the Dental Academy in Portsmouth. Categorised under 'Education and training services', this procurement is part of the healthcare and public sector industry, specifically tailored by the South East Workforce, Training and Education Directorate for the Thames Valley & Wessex Dental Team. The procurement stage is complete, with the award dated 6th March 2026 and the contract effective from 1st April 2026 through to 31st March 2029. The procurement followed a direct method, noted as being below the competition threshold, ensuring continued access to specialised training facilities without competitive bidding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on educational services within the healthcare sector. Organisations capable of providing specialised training environments, like universities or training academies, might find similar tenders advantageous for growth. While this specific contract was awarded to the University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation, large enterprises with similar capabilities should consider monitoring such opportunities for collaboration or service provision. This contract demonstrates the potential for businesses to engage with public authorities for long-term service agreements that enhance educational infrastructure within the healthcare framework.

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Notice Title

The Use of Dental Skills Lab at the Dental Academy, Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth Dental Academy (University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020218-2026
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
£51,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION

Further Information

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