D3 Tenders | Provision of Dental Services (Towcester, Northamptonshire)

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Notice Title

Provision of Dental Services (Towcester, Northamptonshire)

Notice Description

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to help ascertain market interest and capability to help shape the procurement strategy going forward. Service details are provided below. The Northamptonshire ICB is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified dental providers to deliver dental services in the Towcester locality. The contract will provide comprehensive NHS primary care dentistry to a registered patient population of both adults and children, including routine care, urgent treatment, and preventative services, in line with the NHS dental contract framework. Location: Towcester, within a 3-mile radius of NN12 6AF Contract size: 15,000 UDAs Estimated Total Contract Value: PS522,900 per annum UDA Rate: PS34.86

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this market engagement exercise. To express an interest and access the questionnaire go to the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-tendering portal at the following link:
https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects
You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: C445948 Provision of Dental Services (Towcester, Northamptonshire).

Once registered please complete the questions which asks providers to give details about your organisation. Please note the deadline for responses and to register your interest is by 1700hrs on Friday 22 May 2026. Additional information: Please note, the Contract Notice Publish date is only indicative at this time and is subject to change.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-069731
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043712-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Planning Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

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: £522,900 £500K-£1M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 31 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: KETTERING
Postcode: NN15 6EY
Post Town: Northampton
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location: TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority: North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward: Wicksteed
Westminster Constituency: Kettering

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