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Tier 2 Dental Restorative Services in Sussex

NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board

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02 Apr 2026 at 11:04

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18 Mar 2026 at 16:47

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board has announced the award of a contract for Tier 2 Dental Restorative Services in Sussex, commencing on 1st April 2026. The services fall within the dental practice and related services category and will be delivered in the region of UKJ2, primarily focusing on dental care for complex oral and dental issues. The procurement stage is now at the contract award stage, following a tender update process. This contract, awarded through a direct award process C under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR), will initially span 12 months, with an option to extend for another 12 months at the discretion of NHS Sussex. The total contract value is £90,400, exclusive of extensions, but could increase to £180,800 if extended. Representations must be submitted by 31st March 2026.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for those in the dental services industry, particularly businesses with expertise in restorative dentistry. The contract supports business growth by offering financial stability and potential for extension, rewarding providers who can demonstrate high-quality patient care and service continuity. Companies with strong capabilities in periodontal, endodontic, and prosthodontic care could greatly benefit from this tender. The contract favours organizations like E Lazanakis Ltd, who have a track record of handling increased patient referrals and maintaining service efficacy, making them ideal candidates for this type of provision. Businesses focusing on innovative quality care, service integration, and addressing health inequalities could thrive, supporting NHS Sussex's objectives for integrated healthcare and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tier 2 Dental Restorative Services in Sussex

Notice Description

NHS Sussex (the Commissioner) are looking to continue the Tier 2 Dental Restorative Services with the current provider in Sussex. After conducting an assessment of the incumbent provider, taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria, the Commissioner is content that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. The contract term will be for an initial period of 12 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. The service is anticipated to commence on the 1st April 2026. The total contract value excluding extensions is PS90,400, and PS180,800 including extensions. This transparency notice serves as an intention to award the contract to the incumbent provider, using direct award process C under Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Sussex (the Commissioner) are looking to continue the Tier 2 Dental Restorative Services with the current provider in Sussex. While this procurement exercise is being launched by NHS Sussex ICB, the Provider should note that, following the planned merger of NHS Sussex ICB and NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB on 1 April 2026, the awarding authority for the resulting contract will be the newly established NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB. Tier 2 dental restorative services provide care for patients who have complex oral and dental problems involving replacing missing teeth, repairing damaged teeth or restoration of the whole mouth. There are three types of restorative dentistry: * Periodontal care manages gum disease * Endodontic care manages the root and remaining tooth tissue usually carried out by root canal treatment * Prosthodontic care includes diagnosis, care planning and provision of clinical treatments including crowns, bridges, dentures and occlusal splints. Tier 2 restorative services treat more complex cases than can be managed by Tier 1 dental practices as defined in the commissioning guide for restorative dentistry. The term of the existing Restorative contract is due to expire on 31st March 2026 and the Commissioner has proposed that a new contract should replace the existing contract at the end of its term. All requirements outlined in Regulation 6(5) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 have been met, including not breaching the considerable change threshold, and therefore direct award process C has been deemed the appropriate provider selection process. After conducting an assessment of the incumbent provider, taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria, the Commissioner is content that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. The contract term will be for an initial period of 12 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. The service is anticipated to commence on the 1st April 2026. The total contract value excluding extensions is PS90,400, and PS180,800 including extensions. A full procurement for this service is in the pipeline and has a planned start date of April 2027. Other providers in Sussex will have the opportunity to bid for this contract when it is fully procured. This transparency notice serves as an intention to award the contract to the incumbent provider, using direct award process C under Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: Option to extend for a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Commissioner.

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 and 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 decision makers by midnight on 31st March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030755-2026
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
£180,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
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
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E Lazanakis Ltd

Further Information

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