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In Hours Urgent Care Dental Service across Cheshire and Merseyside

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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19 Mar 2026 at 09:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding a contract for "In Hours Urgent Care Dental Service" across Cheshire and Merseyside. This procurement, categorised under health services, uses a limited procurement method as it's under the Provider Selection Regime regulated by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The service aims to provide NHS urgent dental care during operational hours across locations such as Cheshire East, Warrington, Liverpool, South Sefton, and Wirral. The contract, set to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2027, carries a total annual value of £837,613.40. This intention to award notice marks the commencement of the standstill period, which ends on 19th March 2026, during which representations from providers can be submitted to the decision-makers.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in healthcare services. The procurement reserves are open to incumbent providers through a direct award, minimising competition for new market entrants. However, businesses focusing on improving healthcare access, reducing health inequalities, and demonstrating strong integration and service sustainability stand well-positioned to thrive. By engaging in these contracts, companies can establish or solidify their footprint within the UK regional healthcare market, network within the health sector, and enhance their service portfolios through values driven by social impact and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In Hours Urgent Care Dental Service across Cheshire and Merseyside

Notice Description

Service provides access to NHS urgent dental care in hours across Cheshire and Merseyside.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent providers to deliver In Hours Urgent Dental Care Services across Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS837,613.40.

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 the relevant authority by withing 8 working days. 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-066e59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024936-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£837,611 £500K-£1M

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire, TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Mac Dental Centre Ltd

ICS Dental Ltd

Redbridge Associates Ltd

Further Information

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