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Dovetail Dental MAS Devices

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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16 Sep 2026 at 12:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust procured specialist dental services for patients being assessed for Mandibular Advancement Splints (MAS). The requirement covers dental assessment of suitability, followed by supplying, fitting and monitoring the splints. This is a healthcare service, with delivery in Northumberland. The procurement relates specifically to patient treatment and ongoing clinical monitoring rather than general dental services or the supply of dental equipment alone. The buyer is Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, a regional NHS healthcare provider. The requirement was arranged as a single service package, covering the full patient pathway from suitability assessment through fitting and subsequent monitoring of the MAS device.

The procurement has reached its award stage, with Dovetail North East Ltd selected as supplier and the contract recorded as active. The contract value is £136,023 including the stated currency of GBP, and it was signed on 15 September 2026. The buyer used a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, under the Provider Selection Regime for healthcare services, with price as the stated award criterion. The proposed contract period is 24 months, with two optional 12-month extensions. One bid was recorded. The procurement was structured as one lot. The published lot record is marked cancelled, but the associated award and contract records show an active award and signed contract to Dovetail North East Ltd.

This procurement indicates demand from Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for an end-to-end MAS dental service rather than a standalone product. A credible future competitor would need to assess patients’ suitability for mandibular advancement splints, supply and fit the devices, and provide reliable clinical monitoring throughout treatment. The successful supplier is recorded as an SME and was the existing provider, with the buyer stating that its performance satisfied the original contract and was likely to meet the proposed requirement to a sufficient standard. Relevant capability therefore includes specialist dental assessment, practical experience with MAS devices, fitting and follow-up arrangements, and the capacity to deliver a consistent patient service across Northumberland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dovetail Dental MAS Devices

Notice Description

Provision of patient dental assessments of suitability for Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS). Supply and fit and monitor

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of patient dental assessments of suitability for Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS). Supply and fit and monitor

The intention is for the Contract to be awarded to the existing provider following the PSR Direct Award Process Option C as it has been deemed that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard

The period of the contract is 24 months, with 2 x 12 months extension options. Additional 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 decision makers by 23:59, 29/09/2026.

This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

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. <br/><br/>For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. <br/><br/>The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 23:59, 29/09/2026.<br/><br/>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-06fb15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087741-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85130000 - Dental practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,023 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS,
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Dovetail North East Ltd

Further Information

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