POW-CP-62804 - Provision of Dental Services - Welshpool

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is inviting bids for the procurement of dental services under the tender reference POW-CP-62804. This active tender focuses on the provision of NHS General Dental Services in Welshpool, within the Powys region. The tender falls under the services category, specifically classified as 'Dental practice and related services'. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, utilising an open procedure method for submissions. Interested parties have until 30th July 2026 at 12:00 to submit their electronic bids. The contract aims to establish a new operational dental contract promptly and requires proposals from providers capable of serving approximately 6,000 patients in Newtown, Powys. Quality, social value, and price are the main award criteria, weighted at 60%, 10%, and 30% respectively. The contract period is set for 3,600 days without options for renewal.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for dental healthcare providers to expand their operations within the UK healthcare market, particularly in Wales. Businesses with existing capabilities in NHS General Dental Services or those able to rapidly scale to meet capacity and capability requirements would find this opportunity advantageous. Providers that can integrate skill mixing and digital technology, such as virtual consultations using the 'Attend Anywhere' platform, would particularly benefit from this tender. Given the open procurement method, a variety of suppliers are encouraged to submit competitive and innovative bids to secure a contract that promises significant business growth and community impact in the region of Powys.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

POW-CP-62804 - Provision of Dental Services - Welshpool

Notice Description

Powys Teaching Health Board wishes to receive bids from dental healthcare providers with the necessary capacity and capability (or a demonstrable ability to provide the necessary capacity and capability) to provide the range of services required for NHS General Dental Services. PLEASE NOTE All Documents relating to the following tender are available via etenderwales - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ITT REF: itt_125931

Lot Information

Lot 1

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking approval to commission the provision of the following services. General Dental Services The aims for general dental service provision are: -To deliver appropriate, efficient and cost-effective services within the mandatory service framework of the GDS contract -To provide high quality general dental services that meet the specific needs of diverse population groups within the PTHB area including flexibility of appointment times -To establish a positive working relationship between the PTHB and Provider to facilitate and maximise service delivery -To develop services in line with the evolving local strategic approach to primary care dental provision -The contract holder will accept new patients in accordance with any guidance or advice issued by Welsh Government. -The contract holder will provide timely urgent care for patients associated with the practice -Patients will be residents of Powys and or registered with a Powys GP -The practice will be able to demonstrate the use of skill mixing and digital technology such as "Attend Anywhere" Service Description The indicative number of patients in the location to be served by the practice are: - Location - Newtown, Powys - Number of Patients - 6,000 - Start/Operational Date: PTHB is particularly interested in proposals to establish a new operational dental contract within a short time frame. - Capacity: Proposals will be to establish a new practice with adequate dental chairs or incorporating an existing established practice within Powys. PLEASE NOTE All Documents relating to the following tender are available via etenderwales - ITT REF: itt_125664

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065262-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL24 Powys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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