Dental Service for long term inpatients

GREATER MANCHESTER MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process spearheaded by the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the provision of Dental Services for long-term inpatients, categorised under health services. Located in Manchester, UK, this completed contract was awarded on 1st April 2026 to North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement method utilised was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the sub-contractor's existing role and satisfactory performance. This contract falls outside the typical scope of application of public procurement directives.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses already engaged in health services, particularly those with a specialty in dental care for inpatients. Organisations with established relationships within the NHS network, and those familiar with direct awards and limited procurement methodologies, would have a strategic edge in similar future tenders. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the UK healthcare services sector could find growth potential by aligning themselves with public sector contracts that are pivotal to ongoing patient care and service provision across NHS Trusts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Dental Service for long term inpatients

Notice Description

Provision of Dental Service for long term inpatients.

Procurement Information

The sub-contractor is an existing provider who is currently fulfilling and is likely to continue to fulfil the requirements of the contract to a sufficient standard.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055539-2026
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
Large

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
£83,223 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
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
GREATER MANCHESTER MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M25 3BL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
St. Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Bury South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH CHESHIRE AND MERSEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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