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Dental Services - Pembrokeshire

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

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05 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, under Velindre University NHS Trust, is conducting an active tender process for the provision of short-term general dental services in Pembrokeshire. This procurement, titled "Dental Services - Pembrokeshire," falls under the health industry category and seeks to advance the strategic aims of the Welsh Government's Dental Contract Reform programme. The process is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure method, inviting electronic submissions by 12:00 PM on 3rd October 2025. The contract, valued at £708,333, will be awarded for an initial term from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026, with a possibility to extend until 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for existing and new dental service providers to expand their operations in the health sector, particularly in the Pembrokeshire region. Businesses that can deliver high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective dental care services in line with NHS requirements and Welsh Government reforms are encouraged to participate. The contract supports a multi-disciplinary approach to healthcare delivery, potentially enhancing service capacity and quality. It is particularly suitable for consortia and providers who are looking to collaborate within the NHS framework to improve oral health access and reduce health inequalities.

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Notice Title

Dental Services - Pembrokeshire

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are looking to commission short term general dental services in Pembrokeshire. HDUHB will be inviting bids from existing providers and potential new providers. This opportunity supports the Health Board's commitment to improving access to high-quality dental care and aligns with the strategic aims of the Welsh Government's Dental Contract Reform (DCR) programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

From April 2006 Local Health Boards assumed full control of the budget for NHS Primary Care Dental Services and have a clear responsibility to secure or provide services for the people in its area to meet all reasonable requirements and provide out of hours services. Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are looking to commission short term general dental services in Pembrokeshire. HDUHB will be inviting bids from existing providers and potential new providers. This opportunity supports the Health Board's commitment to improving access to high-quality dental care and aligns with the strategic aims of the Welsh Government's Dental Contract Reform (DCR) programme. These contracts will be issued on a time limited basis for an initial term of one (1) year from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026 with option to extend for a further five (5) months to 31st March 2027. The aims for general dental service provision within Pembrokeshire is: - To provide access for the local population to NHS Dental Services - To deliver appropriate, quality, efficient and cost-effective services within the mandatory and potential additional services framework of the Personal Dental Services (PDS) regulations and agreement and the Welsh Government (WG) Dental Contract Reform (DCR) programme and the associated GDS/PDS Contract Variation in respect of contract reform elements. - To develop services in line with the Welsh Government and Hywel Dda University Health Board's aim for Primary Care Dental provision to improve the oral health of the population and contribute to reduction in health inequalities - To provide high quality General Dental Services and potentially additional enhanced services that meet the specific needs of diverse population groups within the Health Board (HB) area, including flexibility of appointment times. - To establish a positive working relationship between the HB and other professional groups to facilitate and maximise service delivery - To deliver services in a Multi-Disciplinary Team approach (MDT) aligned to the requirements of contract reform and following WG approach to develop and optimise the available skill mix. - To deliver NHS Dental Services in line with the annual interim/contract variation guidance issued by WG for the transition of service delivery under contract reform Bids will be accepted for full or partial volumes. Preference will be given to bids for full volumes, where partial bids are received, they will be awarded by the Health Board on a ranked basis with the highest ranked bidder being awarded the maximum figure requested in their technical capability response, the second placed bidder will be awarded either the remainder or up to the maximum figure indicated, any further volumes will be awarded based on the same scale. The Procurement will result in the award of a sole/multi supplier contract(s).

Renewal: Option to extend for a further five months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-154241
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154241
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

85131000 - Dental-practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£708,333 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
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
Gethin Barlow
Contact Email
gethin.barlow@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

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
TLL14 South West Wales

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP541651
    Dental Services - Pembrokeshire - Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are looking to commission short term general dental services in Pembrokeshire. HDUHB will be inviting bids from existing providers and potential new providers. This opportunity supports the Health Board's commitment to improving access to high-quality dental care and aligns with the strategic aims of the Welsh Government's Dental Contract Reform (DCR) programme.

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