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title: "NHSE1020 Community Dental Services - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e459"
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# NHSE1020 Community Dental Services - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e459

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## Summary

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has announced its intention to award contracts for NHSE1020 Community Dental Services, which include Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia. This procurement focuses on dental practice and related services across several locations including Warrington, Halton & St Helens, Cheshire East, Knowsley, Liverpool & Sefton, and Wirral. The procurement is currently in the tender update stage with contracts set to commence on 1 April 2025 and run for an initial period of seven years, with an option for a three-year extension. The total contract value is £84,190,470 covering eight lots, intended to be governed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in dental and healthcare services to expand their operations within the UK regions mentioned. With multiple lots and a substantial contract period, firms that can meet the quality and financial performance criteria set by the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board would be well-positioned to secure long-term business stability and growth. The focus on existing providers under a direct award process emphasises the importance of demonstrated capacity and compliance with healthcare regulations, making it suitable for established healthcare providers with robust performance records.

## Notice

INTENTION TO AWARD Community Dental Services - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia - Lot 1 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia in Warrington, Lot 2 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Halton & St Helens, Lot 3 - Paediatric Exodontia in Halton & St Helens, - Lot 4 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia in Cheshire East, Lot 5 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Knowsley, Liverpool & Sefton, Lot 6 - Paediatric Exodontia in Knowsley, Liverpool & Sefton, Lot 7 - Paediatric Exodontia in Wirral, Lot 8 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Wirral) The Relevant Authority intends to award contracts for the above Lots to existing providers under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contracts will commence 01 April 2025 for an initial period of 7-years with the option of a 3-year extension period at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Lot 1 - total contract value 8,177,330 GBP Lot 2 - total contract value 4,074,347 GBP Lot 3 - total contract value 7,766,686 GBP Lot 4 - total contract value 13,412,358 GBP Lot 5 - total contract value 24,236,472 GBP Lot 6 - total contract value 10,113,817 GBP Lot 7 - total contract value 4,956,210 GBP Lot 8 - total contract value 11,453,250 GBP Contract Start Date: 01 April 2025 Contract End Date: 31 March 2035

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia in Warrington

The Relevant Authority intends to award a contract for the above Lot to the existing provider under Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract will commence 01 April 2025 for an initial period of 7-years with the option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Lot 1 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia in Warrington total contract value 8,177,330 GBP

Options: Option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance

Lot 2 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Halton & St Helens

The Relevant Authority intends to award a contract for the above Lot to the existing provider under Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract will commence 01 April 2025 for an initial period of 7-years with the option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Lot 2 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Halton & St Helens, total contract value 4,074,347 GBP

Options: Option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.

Lot 3 - Paediatric Exodontia in Halton & St Helens

The Relevant Authority intends to award a contract for the above Lot to the existing provider under Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract will commence 01 April 2025 for an initial period of 7-years with the option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Lot 3 - Paediatric Exodontia in Halton & St Helens, total contract value 7,766,686 GBP

Options: Option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.

Lot 4 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia in Cheshire East

The Relevant Authority intends to award a contract for the above Lot to the existing provider under Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract will commence 01 April 2025 for an initial period of 7-years with the option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Lot 4 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care and Paediatric Exodontia in Cheshire East, total contract value 13,412,358 GBP

Options: Option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.

Lot 5 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Knowsley, Liverpool & Sefton

The Relevant Authority intends to award a contract for the above Lot to the existing provider under Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract will commence 01 April 2025 for an initial period of 7-years with the option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Lot 5 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Knowsley, Liverpool & Sefton, total contract value 24,236,472 GBP.

Options: Option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.

Lot 6 - Paediatric Exodontia in Knowsley, Liverpool & Sefton

The Relevant Authority intends to award a contract for the above Lot to the existing provider under Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract will commence 01 April 2025 for an initial period of 7-years with the option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Lot 6 - Paediatric Exodontia in Knowsley, Liverpool & Sefton, total contract value 10,113,817 GBP

Options: Option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.

Lot 7 - Paediatric Exodontia in Wirral

The Relevant Authority intends to award a contract for the above Lot to the existing provider under Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract will commence 01 April 2025 for an initial period of 7-years with the option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Lot 7 - Paediatric Exodontia in Wirral, total contract value 4,956,210 GBP

Options: Option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.

Lot 8 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Wirral

The Relevant Authority intends to award a contract for the above Lot to the existing provider under Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract will commence 01 April 2025 for an initial period of 7-years with the option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Lot 8 - Adult & Paediatric Special Care in Wirral, total contract value 11,453,250 GBP

Options: Option of a 3-year extension at the discretion of the Relevant Authority subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of the contracts 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 decision makers by midnight on 04 March 2025. The contracts have not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The contracts will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008345-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 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 | £84,190,470 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLD6 Cheshire, TLD61 Warrington, TLD62 Cheshire East, TLD7 Merseyside, TLD72 Liverpool, TLD73 Sefton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BRIDGEWATER COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST; MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; WIRRAL COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 13:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008345-2025
- 19 Feb 2025 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005967-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://bridgewater.nhs.uk/
- https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/contact/general-enquiries/
- https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/
- https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/
- https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/

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