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Level 1 Dental Sedation Services - Hertfordshire

NHS Central East Integrated Care Board

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14 Jul 2026 at 12:40

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25 Jun 2026 at 16:12

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23 Jun 2026 at 16:36

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Central East Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of Level 1 Dental Sedation Services, specifically targeting severely dental phobic patients in Hertfordshire. The direct award process, guided by the Provider Selection Regime and not under the Procurement Act 2023, was used to finalise the contract with Chartwell Dental Practice. The contract, valued at £1,536,673.78, was signed on 13th July 2026, and will officially commence on 9th July 2028, ending on 31st March 2027, with a potential extension up to March 2028. The procurement category is services, particularly in dental practice and related activities. The decision-making involved NHS Central East Integrated Care Board's Primary Care Commissioning Committee and a due diligence process to ensure the provider’s current performance aligns with the criteria set by the PSR regulations.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in dental care services. By focusing on quality, innovation, and reducing health inequalities, businesses with a strong track record in these areas can establish or further their reputation in the public health sector. SMEs in the region of Hertfordshire that meet the defined criteria are especially well-suited, given the contract’s emphasis on sustainability, collaboration, and social value. The predicted stable long-term funding and relationship offer promising growth potential for businesses fulfilling such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Level 1 Dental Sedation Services - Hertfordshire

Notice Description

NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) awarded a contract to Chartwell Dental Practice for the provision of Level 1 Dental Sedation Services following a Direct Award Process C.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Central East Integrated Care Board are awarding a contract for the provision of Level 1 Dental Sedation Services following a Direct Award process C.

Level One Sedation Services provides general dental treatment under inhalation and intravenous sedation for patients who are severly dental phobic. This is a referral only service for Hertfordshire residents.

There is no material change to the new contract being offered and therefore a Direct Award Process C has been completed under the PSR regulations and a robust due diligence process has been completed to ensure providers meet all the Basic and Key Criterion.

The contract is being awarded to an existing provider following a direct award process. The lifetime value of the contract is PS863,576

The services are to be provided from 7th July 2026 - 31st March 2028.

Options: The contract is for a total of 1 years, 8 months, and 24 days and is for an initial period of 8 months and 24 days with an option to extend for a further year

Procurement Information

Explanation:<br/>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 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on 6th July 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066152-2026
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
£863,576 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20263 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Central East Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELY
Postcode
CB7 4EA
Postcode Area
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
East Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Ely West
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Chartwell Dental Practice

Further Information

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