---
title: "Contract for Clinical Dental Technician Services in HM Prisons"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d08e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-01-28"
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# Contract for Clinical Dental Technician Services in HM Prisons

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d08e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Contract for Clinical Dental Technician Services in HM Prisons" is organised by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on dental practice and related services, as classified under CPV code 85130000. The procurement pertains to providing clinical dental technician services within the environments of His Majesty's Prisons in the UKJ region. Notably, the contract has been formally awarded as of 28 January 2025, and the services will commence from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a total contract value of up to £30,000. The procurement followed a direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in dental services, particularly those experienced in providing clinical dental technician services. Companies that can deliver high-quality and efficient dental care within correctional facilities would be well-suited for this contract. Additionally, the specific requirements, such as managing denture work promptly and reducing health inequalities for prison inmates, highlight the need for a provider with a proven track record in patient satisfaction and operational efficiency. This direct award process further ensures that experienced and capable suppliers, like the appointed Kent Dentures Ltd, are entrusted with maintaining high service standards, thus opening doors for similarly qualified businesses to participate in future procurement opportunities under similar regimes.

## Notice

Provision of an efficient and effective Clinical Dental Technician Service to His Majesty's Prisons (HMP) environments on behalf of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) Dental Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide an efficient and effective service that will ensure the delivery of high quality clinical dental technician services to patients in His Majesty's prisons (HMP). Contract to be awarded to existing supplier under PSR Direct Award C Process. 1 year contract.

### 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. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 27 January 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Representations should be made via email to sarah.woodcock2@nhs.net

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002857-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN25 4AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Goat Lees |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KENT DENTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 15:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002857-2025
- 16 Jan 2025 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001496-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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