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Planning

30 Jun 2026 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NHSE1100 Greater Manchester Orthodontic Service" is initiated by NHS Greater Manchester, represented by the North of England Commissioning Support (NECS). They are conducting a market landscaping exercise to explore opportunities within the orthodontic services industry, classified under CPV 85000000 for health and social work services. Located in the North West of England (region UKD3), this exercise is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties must submit a Request for Information (RFI) by noon on 14 July 2026, with a subsequent notice anticipated on 10 August 2026. The procurement process aims to be conducted electronically via Atamis.

This tender represents a lucrative business growth opportunity for companies specialising in orthodontic and health-related services (CPV 85131100). The process is designed to identify and engage businesses capable of fulfilling orthodontic service requirements for Greater Manchester. Companies familiar with electronic tendering tools and experienced in engaging with public health organisations would be particularly well-suited to enter this process. Engaging in this market landscaping exercise can pave the way for potential future contract opportunities once the competitive bidding stage is reached.

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Notice Title

NHSE1100 Greater Manchester Orthodontic Service

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a market landscaping exercise in relation to Greater Manchester Orthodontic Service. This procurement will be structured into lots, with market engagement undertaken to inform and determine the appropriate locality approach.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a market landscaping exercise in relation to Greater Manchester Orthodontic Service. This market landscaping exercise is a request for information and is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. It is important to note that this Market landscaping exercise is not a call for competition and as such you will need to express your interest in any future competition opportunity once the contract notice is published on Find a Tender Service. RFI response deadline: 12 noon on 14 July 2026. Additional information: NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this exercise and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, will be conducted via Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome If you find that you need any advice or technical support on the Atamis portal please contact the helpdesk using the following details: Phone: 0800 0988201 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Opening times 8am - 6pm

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bff7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061166-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85131100 - Orthodontic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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