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title: "Dental Sedation Service (Durham & Teesside)"
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# Dental Sedation Service (Durham & Teesside)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c5cedd1-2b33-49d6-bdb7-884fc5cc602b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Dental Sedation Service in Durham and Teesside has been completed, initiated by NHS England & NHS Improvement North East and Yorkshire. This contract, worth approximately £1,075,696, falls within the health and social work services category and is set to commence on 1st April 2021, concluding on 31st March 2022. A Single Tender Action was implemented due to urgent needs resulting from COVID-19, allowing for a limited procurement method without prior publication of a contract notice. The procurement details have been shared, with all necessary communications directed through NHS England’s contact point.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those offering sedation and primary care services within the NHS framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts associated with this procurement, as the buying authority is committed to fostering a diverse supply base. Firms with experience in NHS contracts and a focus on providing quality patient care in a primary care setting will find this opportunity advantageous for growth in the public sector.

## Notice

Contract awarded by NHS England & NHS Improvement.Provision of NHS Dentistry, Primary Care Sedation 'anxiety management' care to patients in accordance with NHS England, Regulatory and Clinical Standards.A Single Tender Action has been enacted for, as a result of extreme urgency following COVID-19 pressures.The contracting authority will be undertaking a procurement process to secure services with effect from April 2022.Future process will be published via Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e78393b-5c77-4035-b109-2354d5b24ef1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,075,696 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,075,696 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 7DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GUL CONSULTANTS LTD, NORTH TEES HOSPITAL; SMILESGOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2021 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e78393b-5c77-4035-b109-2354d5b24ef1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e78393b-5c77-4035-b109-2354d5b24ef1
  25th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR161645
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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