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Provision of Orthodontics Services for Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent

NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board

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26 Aug 2026 at 13:24

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board is procuring orthodontic services for patients in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, within the West Midlands. The requirement covers the delivery of orthodontic care under patient dental services contracts, including continuing the existing service model for patients in the area. The main category is orthodontic services (CPV 85131100), delivered as a healthcare service rather than goods, construction or general consultancy. The Office of the West Midlands is managing the procurement on behalf of the Integrated Care Board. The selected provider is Stoke Orthodontic Services Limited, an SME that has been delivering orthodontic services to patients in this area. The requirement is focused on local orthodontic provision and continuity of care for NHS patients.

The procurement has reached the award stage: the intended award was approved through the relevant commissioning process and the contract was signed on 14 August 2026. Stoke Orthodontic Services Limited was selected for the single orthodontic services requirement under Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C, a procedure without prior publication of a competition. The contract starts on 1 October 2026 and runs to 30 September 2036. It covers seven years with an option to extend for a further three years. Its total lifetime value is £13,781,583.40, subject to 2026/27 DDRB. One bid was recorded. Evaluation used equal pass/fail consideration of quality and innovation, value, integration and sustainability, access and health inequalities, and social value; the lot-level weighting was 100% quality and 0% price. Representations were due by midnight on 7 September 2026.

This award shows sustained NHS demand for locally delivered orthodontic services in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, on a substantial long-term service model with continuity for existing patients. A credible future competitor would need to demonstrate an established orthodontic delivery model, reliable performance and the clinical quality to meet basic selection requirements. Evidence should cover quality and innovation, value, integration with commissioners and other services, collaboration, and the sustainability of delivery. Providers should also be able to show how their service improves access, reduces health inequalities and supports patient choice. Social value commitments matter alongside clinical delivery. The evaluation placed decisive emphasis on quality rather than price, so a strong operational record, measurable outcomes, local understanding and a sustainable workforce would be important when this requirement next reaches the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Orthodontics Services for Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent

Notice Description

The Office of the West Midlands on behalf of NHS Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent ICB are awarding PDS contracts on a Direct Award Process C basis for the Provision of Orthodontic Services.<br/>The contracts are for a period of 7 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years. Contracts commence 01 October 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is to deliver Orthodontic Services. The incumbent provider listed has been delivering Orthodontic Services to patients in this area.

The Office of the West Midlands on behalf of NHS Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent ICB intends to award contracts to the existing provider Stoke Orthodontic Services Limited via Direct Award Process C as described in regulation 9 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Key criteria were specified, and assessment against each criterion was undertaken based on the current service delivery model and performance.

The supplier met all the requirements specified to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, and it is expected that they will satisfy the requirements of the new contract going forwards.

The contract start date is 01st October 2026 and will run until 30th September 2036. The total lifetime value of the contract is PS13,781,583.40 across 10 years. The value will be subject to 2026/27 DDRB.

Options: Yes - the contract is for 7 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years.

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 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 07 September 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-06ec88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081301-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85131100 - Orthodontic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,781,583 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20261 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2LP
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Stoke Orthodontic Services Limited

Further Information

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