---
title: "Special Care Dental South Cumbria"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0318d2"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0318d2.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST"
published: "2022-02-18"
---

# Special Care Dental South Cumbria

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0318d2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Special Care Dental South Cumbria" was initiated by NHS England & NHS Improvement North West and is now complete. This contract falls under the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on dental practice and related services. The contract was awarded due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on NHS dental services, with an active contract value of £3,823,155 signed on 14th February 2022. This limited procurement method bypassed the prior publication of a call for competition, and the delivery location is within South Cumbria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in healthcare and dental services. Companies that provide specialised dental care or have experience working within the NHS framework would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in this sector. As NHS England & NHS Improvement North West plans to procure additional services in line with relevant legislation, businesses should stay alert for upcoming procurement opportunities that will be shared on Contracts Finder and the Find a Tender service.

## Notice

A contract has been direct awarded for Special Care Dental Services (South Cumbria) by NHS England and NHS Improvement North West due to the unforeseeable, unexpected and continuing impact of COVID-19 upon NHS Dentistry that is likely to continue through 2022 as the post COVID-19 risks and unintended consequences become known and better understood. The Contracting Authorities intend to procure new services in line with relevant legislation. Future procurement opportunities will be advertised on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Special Care Dental for the locality of South Cumbria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004662-2022 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,823,155 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT NORTH WEST |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2022 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004662-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

## Provenance

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