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TenderUpdate

29 Jun 2026 at 13:32

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process in focus here is for the NENC041 / 1037420000 Darlington Urgent Dental Access Centre, led by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. This tender falls under the dental practice and related services industry category, located in Darlington, within the UKC region. The procurement process involves a contract for urgent dental access centres aimed at diagnosing and treating urgent dental issues. As of the latest update, the stage is in tender update following a confirmation of a contract award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract has been awarded using a direct award process, with the contract start date on 11 June 2026 and end date on 10 June 2028, valued at £1,408,611.36.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly dental care providers well-versed in urgent treatment and management solutions. With the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board as the contracting authority, the awarded direct process allows experienced providers in this sector to enhance their service offerings and establish stronger ties with the healthcare board. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a track record of delivering quality healthcare services, especially within dental practice, may find this procurement an invaluable opportunity to solidify their presence in the healthcare service domain by leveraging experience with such a significant public body.

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Notice Title

NENC041 / 1037420000 Darlington Urgent Dental Access Centre

Notice Description

Urgent Dental Access Centres - offering appointments to diagnose and treat urgent dental problems.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Urgent Dental Access Centres - offering appointments to diagnose and treat urgent dental problems. The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract value is PS1,408,611.36 Contract Start Date: 11 June 2026 Contract End Date: 10 June 2028 Although the contract start is 11/06/2026, the services have been delivered on an implied contract and contracts will be issued following the standstill period from the date of this notice.

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 Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 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 decision makers by midnight on 29 June 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b63c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060811-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£1,408,611 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20262 weeks 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
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYDER DENTAL GROUP

Further Information

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