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title: "Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Portsmouth and Havant"
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# Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Portsmouth and Havant

Buyer: NHS HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT ICB ON BEHALF OF NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cc4e

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## Summary

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB), on behalf of NHS England, has announced the awarding of contracts for the delivery of Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Portsmouth and Havant, following a competitive Provider Selection Regime. This procurement process is part of the healthcare service expansion to improve dental care access across various regions, including Havant and Portsmouth. The contracts were divided into five lots, where contracts for Lots 2 (Havant), 3 (North Portsmouth), 4 (South Portsmouth), and 5 (Portsmouth) have been successfully awarded, with services expected to commence from dates varying between 1st September 2025 and 19th January 2026, and lasting up to 115 months. No bids were received for Lot 1, covering Havant - Waterlooville. The procurement category falls under dental practice and related services (CPV code: 85130000), and was conducted through an open procedure aimed at securing high-quality, cost-effective services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in dental care services. Companies like Damira Dental Studios Limited and 1OSD Limited, which were awarded contracts, demonstrate that well-established dental providers can thrive by leveraging their expertise to meet the stringent quality and financial criteria set by the NHS. With a combined contract value exceeding £44 million across the awarded lots, this procurement not only ensures improved public access to dental services but also provides a lucrative platform for businesses to expand their service offerings in line with the NHS Long Term Plan. Suppliers with the capability to innovate and align with the NHS's strategic priorities will find this tender particularly beneficial for sustainability and growth.

## Notice

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight (HIOW) Integrated Care Board (ICB) sought providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Portsmouth and Havant. The procurement was divided into Lots: MDS 5C3-1: Havant - Waterlooville (21,000 UDAs) MDS 5C3-2: Havant (30,000 UDAs) MDS 5C3-3: North Portsmouth (27,000 UDAs) MDS 5C3-4: South Portsmouth (27,000 UDAs) MDS 5C3-5: Portsmouth (27,000 UDAs) Interested parties could bid for a maximum of two Lots. The aims for MDS provision are to: * contribute to improving oral and general health; * reduce inequalities in health and access to dental care by providing extra support to groups of vulnerable adults and children. This includes, but is not limited to, children under 5 years old, residents of care homes, other vulnerable groups and patients weighing up to 227kg (35 stones and 10.45 lbs); * provide access to NHS dental services to ensure equity and consistency of provision; * provide bookable appointments outside of core hours; * deliver appropriate, efficient and cost-effective services within the service; * provision framework of the NHS (General Dental Services/Personal Dental Services) Regulations 2005 and any subsequent revisions; * provide high quality dental services; * provide access within contracted hours to un-associated patients identified as having an urgent dental need via NHS 111, NHS Dental Helpline, out of hours services and self-referral; * refer patients to other NHS services as appropriate in line with the relevant local protocols and guidance; * establish a positive working relationship between the Commissioner and Provider to facilitate and maximise high quality service delivery; * prioritise Looked after Children (LAC); * develop services in line with the evolving strategic approach to primary care dental provision and align with the priorities of the NHS Long Term Plan - www.longtermplan.nhs.uk; * promote overall health in line with Making Every Contact Count; * keep availability of appointments up to date on nhs.uk; * comply with recall intervals, in line with NICE Guidelines (CG19). The contracts will be for a term of up to circa 117 months. Services were due to commence from between 21st July 2025 and 19th January 2026. The maximum total budget available for each Lot was as follows: MDS 5C3-1 - PS6,812,914 MDS 5C3-2 - PS9,732,735 MDS 5C3-3 - PS9,188,795 MDS 5C3-4 - PS9,188,795 MDS 5C3-5 - PS9,188,795 The Commissioner will be contracting for the services using the Standard clauses for a Personal Dental Services agreement. This notice serves as an intention to award contracts for Lots 2 to 5 under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). No bids were received for Lot 1 (MDS 5C3-1: Havant - Waterlooville) and a contract has not been awarded for this area. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

### Lot Information

Havant - Waterlooville (21k)

Lot MDS 5C3-1 covers Havant - Waterlooville. Please refer to the lot data sheet included within the tender documents for more information. The maximum annual contract value is PS702,660 The contract will be for the delivery of 21,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum.

Renewal: Subject to renewal at the end of the initial contract term.

Havant (30k)

Lot MDS 5C3-2 covers Havant. Please refer to the lot data sheet included within the tender documents for more information. The maximum annual contract value is PS1,003,800 The contract will be for the delivery of 30,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum.

Renewal: Subject to renewal at the end of the initial contract term.

North Portsmouth (27k)

Lot MDS 5C3-3 covers North Portsmouth. Please refer to the lot data sheet included within the tender documents for more information. The maximum annual contract value is PS947,700 The contract will be for the delivery of 27,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum.

Renewal: Subject to renewal at the end of the initial contract term.

South Portsmouth (27k)

Lot MDS 5C3-4 covers South Portsmouth. Please refer to the lot data sheet included within the tender documents for more information. The maximum annual contract value is PS947,700 The contract will be for the delivery of 27,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum.

Renewal: Subject to renewal at the end of the initial contract term.

Portsmouth (27k)

Lot MDS 5C3-5 covers Portsmouth. Please refer to the lot data sheet included within the tender documents for more information. The maximum annual contract value is PS947,700 The contract will be for the delivery of 27,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum.

Renewal: Subject to renewal at the end of the initial contract term.

South Portsmouth (14k)

A maximum of 1 contract will be awardable in this Lot, for total UDA activity of 14,000 UDAs. Providers are reminded that all information regarding Lots is indicative only and subject to change. Providers should not rely upon these Lot descriptions when submitting any future bids, instead referring to the tender documentation released with the relevant tender opportunity.

Portsmouth

A maximum of 1 contract will be awardable in this Lot, for total UDA activity of 11,000 UDAs. Providers are reminded that all information regarding Lots is indicative only and subject to change. Providers should not rely upon these Lot descriptions when submitting any future bids, instead referring to the tender documentation released with the relevant tender opportunity.

Havant - Waterlooville (21,000 UDAs)

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight (HIOW) Integrated Care Board (ICB) sought providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Portsmouth and Havant. Lot MDS 5C3-1 covered Havant - Waterlooville. The maximum total budget available was PS6,812,914. The contract was for the delivery of 21,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum for a term of up to circa 117 months. No bids were received for this Lot and a contract has not been awarded. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Havant (30,000 UDAs)

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight (HIOW) Integrated Care Board (ICB) sought providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Portsmouth and Havant. Lot MDS 5C3-2 covers Havant. The total contract value is PS9,449,471. The contract will be for the delivery of 30,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum for a term of up to 113 months. Services were due to commence from between 21st July 2025 and 19th January 2026, depending upon the mobilisation period required by Bidders to commence service following award. The date will be subject to agreement with the commissioner, further to changes to the indicative tender timetable published. This notice serves as an intention to award contracts under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

North Portsmouth (27,000 UDAs)

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight (HIOW) Integrated Care Board (ICB) sought providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Portsmouth and Havant. Lot MDS 5C3-3 covers North Portsmouth. The total contract value is PS9,079,745. The contract will be for the delivery of 27,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum for a term of up to 115 months. Services were due to commence from between 21st July 2025 and 19th January 2026, depending upon the mobilisation period required by Bidders to commence service following award. The date will be subject to agreement with the commissioner, further to changes to the indicative tender timetable published. This notice serves as an intention to award contracts under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

South Portsmouth (27,000 UDAs)

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight (HIOW) Integrated Care Board (ICB) sought providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Portsmouth and Havant. Lot MDS 5C3-4 covers South Portsmouth. The total contract value is PS8,716,244. The contract will be for the delivery of 27,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum for a term of up to 111 months. Services were due to commence from between 21st July 2025 and 19th January 2026, depending upon the mobilisation period required by Bidders to commence service following award. The date will be subject to agreement with the commissioner, further to changes to the indicative tender timetable published. This notice serves as an intention to award contracts under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Portsmouth (27,000 UDAs)

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight (HIOW) Integrated Care Board (ICB) sought providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Portsmouth and Havant. Lot MDS 5C3-5 covers Portsmouth. The total contract value is PS8,752,594. The contract will be for the delivery of 27,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum for a term of up to 111 months. Services were due to commence from between 21st July 2025 and 19th January 2026, depending upon the mobilisation period required by Bidders to commence service following award. The date will be subject to agreement with the commissioner, further to changes to the indicative tender timetable published. This notice serves as an intention to award contracts under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048254-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2035 |
| Recurrence | Re-procurement for the end of 10 year contract |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,112,034 |
| Lots value | £44,112,034 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,998,054 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled, Planned |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT ICB ON BEHALF OF NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLJ31 Portsmouth, TLJ35 South Hampshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | 1OSD; DAMIRA DENTAL STUDIOS; HARUNANI & CO GROUP OF DENTAL SURGERIES T/A DENTISTRY FOR YOU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 08:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048254-2025
- 30 Jul 2025 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044447-2025
- 7 Feb 2025 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004215-2025
- 20 Dec 2024 at 15:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041263-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.hantsiow.icb.nhs.uk/icb

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