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06 Mar 2026 at 21:52

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board intends to award a contract for the provision of Community Dental Services in Bassetlaw, a process governed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The buying organisation, noted for a strong focus on health services, plans to award this contract through Direct Award Process C, targeting the dental industry. The procurement stage reflects an intention to award notice, with the standstill period commencing immediately following publication, and provider representations due by 19 March 2026. The procurement is structured to deliver services efficiently by leveraging an integrated workforce based within Rotherham Hospital. This one-year contract begins on 1 April 2024 and concludes on 31 March 2025, valued at approximately £337,355.14, outlining a strategic approach to address the needs of a vulnerable patient cohort.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities particularly for large healthcare organisations with capabilities in integrated care delivery. The contract seeks services for community dental provision, indicating opportunities for enterprises specialising in dental practice and related fields. With criteria deeply rooted in quality and innovation, value management, service integration, and social value, businesses exhibiting superior performance in these areas are encouraged to engage. Firms that can offer logistical efficiency through robust transport links, while ensuring inclusive employment practices, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the healthcare domain. Successful providers are expected to manage holistic and clinical needs effectively, reduce health inequalities, and provide sustainable, accessible dental care, driving a strategic growth trajectory for innovative healthcare enterprises.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Community Dental Services in Bassetlaw [Direct Award Process C]

Notice Description

NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) are awarding a PDS contract for the Provision of Community Dental Services (CDS) in Bassetlaw.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is to deliver community dental services in Bassetlaw.

NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board intends to award a contract to the existing provider, Rotherham Hospital via Direct Award Process C as described in Regulation 9 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

The provider has a specialist trained integrated workforce to deliver the Community Dental Services for Bassetlaw and is the existing provider of the services. They have satisfactory performance and there are no alternative providers within the local area. Through this award the Commissioner is mitigating a service gap for a vulnerable cohort of patients.

The contract start date is 1st April 2024 for a period of 1 year until 31st March 2025.

The approximate total lifetime value of the contract is estimated to be PS337,355.14.

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 Procurement Act 2023 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 19 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-0664c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020655-2026
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
£337,355 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 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 NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 6DA
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Daybrook
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Rotherham Hospital

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