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07 May 2026 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the NHS Tier 2 Oral Surgery Services in the Surrey Heartlands area has reached the award stage, with NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board serving as the buying organisation. The contract, valued at approximately £366,143, has been awarded to Mr Akhtar under a direct award process pursuant to the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The services encompass dental practice and related services, with coverage for all patients registered in the former NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB area now part of the NHS Surrey & Sussex ICB as of 1st April 2026. This procurement, managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, involves a limited method without prior publication, falling outside the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023.

This tender provides multiple opportunities for business growth, particularly for those specialising in healthcare services and dental practices. The awarded contract emphasises quality, innovation, and sustainable service delivery, creating opportunities for businesses to align with NHS standards and expand their operations within the region. The focus on local economic value and workforce development signifies a preference for businesses that are embedded within the community, have existing local relationships, and can demonstrate commitment to social value, environmental sustainability, and equitable healthcare access. Companies already engaged in supporting trainees or integrating digital solutions in healthcare will find themselves well-suited to compete effectively in such procurements.

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Notice Title

NHS Tier 2 Oral Surgery Services in Surrey Heartlands geography

Notice Description

The specialty of Oral Surgery 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. Oral Surgery is provided by Oral Surgeons and by Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons as the clinical competencies of these two specialist groups overlap. The scope of services includes all patients registered with GP practices within the former NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB geography prior to becoming NHS Surrey & Sussex ICB on 1st April 2026, along with individuals who are not registered with a GP practice but are resident within Surrey.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The specialty of Oral Surgery 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. Oral Surgery is provided by Oral Surgeons and by Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons as the clinical competencies of these two specialist groups overlap. The scope of services includes all patients registered with GP practices within the former NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB geography prior to becoming NHS Surrey & Sussex ICB on 1st April 2026, along with individuals who are not registered with a GP practice but are resident within Surrey. It is intended to award a contract to the existing provider following a direct award process C for the maximum duration of 12 months 1 April 26 - 31 March 27 but which may conclude sooner. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS366,142.64 for a maximum term of 12 months. This contract value is activity driven and not fixed. This intended award is subject to permitted change in the ownership and/or control of the provider, in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime. Where such a change of ownership has occurred, the contract may be awarded to the successor entity without the need to repeat the provider selection process, provided that the circumstances meet the requirements of the PSR. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042121-2026
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
£366,142 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20264 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 SURREY AND 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
BN7 2FZ
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Mr Akhtar

Further Information

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