Planning

Clinical Lead Associate Dentist (Contract for Services)

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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Planning

11 Jun 2026 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a contract entitled "Clinical Lead Associate Dentist (Contract for Services)" under the Provider Selection Regime 2023. This process aims to establish services within the industry category of dental-practice services, located in Norwich (Region UKH15). The procurement process is conducted outside the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and will follow the Most Suitable Provider Process to select the provider. Any interested parties should note the opportunity's location within a modern Health & Community Centre, with future communication anticipated around 8th July 2026. The total contracted value is estimated at GBP 400,000.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth for companies involved in dental-practice services, particularly those experienced in both NHS and private practice. Businesses with the capability to lead clinical standards, maintain high-quality patient care, and collaborate with medical and wellbeing services are ideally suited to compete for this contract. The practice's integration within a university setting offers additional engagement with a developing dental training programme, making it an attractive prospect for those looking to influence the future of dental education and expand their service network.

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Notice Title

Clinical Lead Associate Dentist (Contract for Services)

Notice Description

Opportunity to join a unique university dental practice. An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Lead Associate Dentist to join the University of East Anglia's on-campus Dental Practice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Practice Located in a modern, purpose-built Health & Community Centre at the heart of the university campus, the practice offers: * Large, stable, and consistently busy patient base * Fully supported by experienced dental nursing and administrative teams * Collaborative environment alongside medical and wellbeing services * Opportunity to engage with a developing university dental training programme What we're looking for * GDC registered Dentist with Performer Number * Recognised Dental Qualification * Experience work in NHS and/or private practice * Strong understanding of current clinical standards, compliance, and best practice * Proven ability to deliver high-quality NHS (and private) dental care * Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and supervision * Help shape and improve clinical standards and patient care

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055098-2026
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

85131000 - Dental-practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 20264 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
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

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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