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Minor Oral Surgery Contract - John G Plummer & Associates

NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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16 Mar 2026 at 18:33

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) is set to award a Minor Oral Surgery Contract to John G Plummer & Associates through a Provider Selection Regime, governed by Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This dental practice and related service contract, classified under CPV code 85130000, targets primary care practices within the Norfolk and Waveney ICB area. It aims to provide intermediate-level oral surgery services, emphasising clinical oversight, service sustainability, and social value. The process follows a limited procurement method, explicitly falling outside the directive's scope, commencing a standstill period after publication of this award notice. Representations must be submitted by 26th March 2026, and the contract—pending formal award—has been active since 12th November 2025 with financial backing amounting to GBP 388,848.

This award presents substantial opportunities for dental practices adept in oral surgery, especially those focusing on comprehensive clinical oversight and patient-centred care. It offers an excellent growth avenue for small to medium-sized enterprises like John G Plummer & Associates, supporting their initiatives in enhancing clinical capacity and outreach programmes within the UKH15 region. The contract provision supports financial efficiency through a tariff model aligned with patient volumes, promoting business growth in offering specialist treatments to reduce local waiting lists. Businesses committed to improving healthcare access and quality, while advancing sustainable practices, will find this tender exceptionally fitting to showcase their innovative, integrated service strategies and continue contributing to health equity and environmental goals.

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Notice Title

Minor Oral Surgery Contract - John G Plummer & Associates

Notice Description

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) intend to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C; Level 2 Minor Oral Surgery services available to all primary care dental practices within Norfolk and Waveney ICB area providing an intermediate level of dental surgical care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) intend to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C; Level 2 Minor Oral Surgery services available to all primary care dental practices within Norfolk and Waveney ICB area providing an intermediate level of dental surgical care. This specialty deals with the diagnosis and management of pathology of the mouth and jaws that may require surgical intervention. It involves the treatment of children, adolescents and adults, and the management of dentally anxious and/or medically complex patients. The service will be supported by Level 2 accredited surgeons providing Level 2 Procedures/Conditions in addition to those in level 1. The criteria ensures that equitable, accessible, cost effective, high quality MOS Services are available to the public locally; deliver safe, high quality, patient-centred oral surgery Services from the practice premises in a primary care setting by named performers; The service will provide consistent, high-quality care based on the quality assurance principles as set out in the PDS agreement; The Level 2 service is defined as procedures/conditions to be performed or managed by an accredited Level 2 clinician with enhanced skills, competence and experience who may or may not be on a specialist list.

Options: This contract will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by [Add date]. 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-066b9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023776-2026
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
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
£388,848 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20254 months 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 NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN G PLUMMER & ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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