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title: "DIRECTLY CONTRACTED DENTAL SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF CASWELL CLINIC AND TAITH NEWYDD WARDS"
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published: "2025-07-03"
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# DIRECTLY CONTRACTED DENTAL SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF CASWELL CLINIC AND TAITH NEWYDD WARDS

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0514b7

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for directly contracted dental services for the residents of Caswell Clinic and Taith Newydd wards. The procurement, governed by the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, concluded with a contract award to TIME FOR TEETH LIMITED on 23rd June 2025. The contract, valued at £231,795, is set to commence on 1st July 2025 and will cover services until 30th June 2027, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The services will be delivered at Glanrhyd Hospital in Bridgend, specifically aimed at mental health units in the region. The procurement stage has reached the award update, with the process now active under the service industry category of dental practice and related services.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses such as dental service providers, particularly those with experience in mental health care settings, to engage and grow. The open procedure utilised in the procurement process ensures a competitive environment, best suited for suppliers focusing on health services and collaborative team delivery. Businesses with capabilities in providing comprehensive dental care, inclusive of consumables, cleaning, sterilisation, and professional staffing, will find an advantageous position by participating in such tenders. The procurement offers stable, ongoing work with the potential for contract extensions, facilitating continuous engagement with the public sector and enhancing service delivery portfolios.

## Notice

Caswell Clinic and Taith Newydd wards are Mental Health Units situated at Glanrhyd Hospital in Bridgend. Caswell Clinic consists of five wards in total; two acute assessment and treatment wards (Tenby and Cardigan wards), one rehabilitation ward (Ogmore ward) one high dependency ward (Penarth ward) and one female admission ward (Newton Ward). There are a total of 61 beds. Taith Newydd wards consists of two low secure male only inpatient wards; Rowan and Cedar wards. There are a total of 28 beds. Caswell Clinic is commissioned by NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee to serve the populations of Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB), Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Hywel Dda University Health Board, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Powys Teaching Health Board. Taith Newydd wards provides care for patients from Bridgend, Swansea, and Neath and Port Talbot. SBUHB is in the process of installing a bespoke dental suite at Caswell Clinic, which will be completed by late May 2025. SBUHB are seeking to procure the delivery of this dental service in line with the criteria outlined in this specification. Three sessions of 4 hours per week are required in the first year. It is anticipated that a reduction to two sessions will be required from the second year. Sessions are to be delivered by a multi-disciplinary team. When treating patients, dental clinicians must always be supported by a Dental Care Professional (DCP) or, in exceptional circumstances, another healthcare professional. The service will operate for 52 weeks per year as detailed below: Year 1: - Monday - Wednesday - Friday From Year 2 onwards: - Tuesday - Friday Time of day for each session will be agreed between Service and Provider. The dental team is to allow 30 minutes during each session for both preparation and clear up. The sessional rate will be 495.29 GBP, which is inclusive of all costs, including consumables, cleaning, sterilization, additional equipment and staffing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Caswell Clinic and Taith Newydd wards are Mental Health Units situated at Glanrhyd Hospital in Bridgend. Caswell Clinic consists of five wards in total; two acute assessment and treatment wards (Tenby and Cardigan wards), one rehabilitation ward (Ogmore ward) one high dependency ward (Penarth ward) and one female admission ward (Newton Ward). There are a total of 61 beds. Taith Newydd wards consists of two low secure male only inpatient wards; Rowan and Cedar wards. There are a total of 28 beds. Caswell Clinic is commissioned by NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee to serve the populations of Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB), Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Hywel Dda University Health Board, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Powys Teaching Health Board. Taith Newydd wards provides care for patients from Bridgend, Swansea, and Neath and Port Talbot. SBUHB has a bespoke dental suite at Caswell Clinic. SBUHB are seeking to procure the delivery of this dental service in line with the criteria outlined in the specification. The service will operate for 52 weeks per year. The sessional rate will be 495.29 GBP, which is inclusive of all costs, including consumables, cleaning, sterilization, additional equipment and staffing.

Renewal: Initial 2 Year Term, then 1 + 1 option for extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037002-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Prior to 30th June 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £231,796 |
| Lots value | £231,796 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £463,591 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | BAGLAN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA12 7BX |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Electoral ward | Aberavon |
| Westminster constituency | Aberafan Maesteg |
| Delivery location | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TIME FOR TEETH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
- 85131000 - Dental-practice services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 08:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037002-2025
- 11 Jun 2025 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031474-2025
- 15 May 2025 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021834-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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