Dental Foundation Education & Training Programme Delivery 26-27

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

19 Jun 2026 at 13:13

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by NHS England, aimed to deliver the "Dental Foundation Education & Training Programme Delivery 26-27" under the industry category of education and training services. The contract was awarded to the University of Birmingham, the sole dental school in the Midlands, without open competition as it fell below the threshold under the light touch regime. The initiative started on 1st June 2026 and will continue until 31st March 2027, with the primary activities taking place in Birmingham. Although the awarded contract amount was £315,102, a previous contract was terminated on 31st March 2026 due to completion, illustrating the project's transition and continuation.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities, especially for large educational institutions with specialised facilities like dental schools, to contribute to significant professional training within the healthcare sector. Businesses involved in educational services, particularly those with capabilities in clinical instruction and support, are well-suited for such tenders. This contract supports the enhancement of specialised skills in dentistry and highlights the importance of impactful partnerships between government bodies and educational institutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Dental Foundation Education & Training Programme Delivery 26-27

Notice Description

The contract delivers core education and training for Foundation Dentists across the Midlands through mandatory study days. These sessions are designed to address the dental curriculum, providing essential instruction in clinical skills, professionalism, communication, management, and leadership. As the sole dental school in the region, Birmingham Dental Hospital is uniquely positioned to offer the necessary specialist teaching, access to facilities, and clinical skills support required for this program. The study days are designed for foundation dental students that are employed through a lead employer model and don't have access to the specialised dental skills labs. These services are categorised as education and training services (CPV Code: 800000000) which are subject to the light touch regime (LTR). The LTR has a current threshold of PS663K (inc VAT) and this contract value is therefore sub-threshold. The contract covers the period between 01/06/2026 to 31/03/2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b77c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058125-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£315,102 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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