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TenderUpdate

29 Jun 2026 at 13:35

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the Carlisle Urgent Dental Access Centre, classified under dental practice and related services (CPV code 85130000). The contract, valued at £1,408,611.36, runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028. As part of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, the procurement was completed using a direct award process, bypassing the Procurement Act 2023 and subsequent regulations. The Primary Care Sub-Committee handled the award decision, free of conflicts of interest. The procurement method was classified as limited, consistent with regulations permitting award without prior competition for this service category.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in dental practice and related services, especially those experienced in dealing with urgent care. Companies with a strong track record in the healthcare sector, particularly large providers like Cumbria Health, which is an established supplier in this project, would likely find such opportunities advantageous for expanding their service offerings within the North East and North Cumbria regions. The structured direct award approach signifies opportunities for companies to establish long-term contracts focused on healthcare services, ensuring continuity and stability in service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NENC042 / 1038840000 / Carlisle 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: 01 September 2026 Contract End Date: 31 August 2028.

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 29/06/2026. 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-06b641
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060813-2026
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
Large

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
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Contact Phone
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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

CUMBRIA HEALTH

Further Information

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