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title: "Dental Solutions 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051e35"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Dental Solutions 2026

Buyer: MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051e35

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## Summary

Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with HealthTrust Europe LLP, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement process titled "Dental Solutions 2026". This initiative falls under the health industry category and will be conducted across the United Kingdom, specifically within the region of Basildon and Birmingham. Key engagement activities with potential suppliers have been scheduled from 6th March 2026 to 24th April 2026, which will include virtual and in-person meetings to discuss various goods and services related to dental solutions. The procurement process is aimed at establishing a comprehensive framework agreement to address a wide range of dental requirements, with a planned commencement on 16th July 2026, extending through to 2034. Interested parties should note the upcoming communication about the future notice slated for release by 1st May 2026.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for business growth, especially for those specialising in dental equipment, consumables, orthodontic materials, and related services. The framework is open to participation by SMEs and offers substantial scope for businesses operating in health and social care sectors across the UK. With a total estimated value of up to £600 million, the project is divided into multiple lots, allowing businesses to bid on specific areas such as dental practice management software, mobile health units, or orthodontic services. This procurement is a strategic opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their services within the NHS and across other health and social care entities in the UK, positioning them to deliver impactful contributions to patient care and infrastructure development in the dental health sector.

## Notice

HealthTrust Europe is establishing an Open Framework Agreement to appoint suppliers capable of providing a full range of Goods and Services, including: Managed Service Solutions, Dental Consumables, Orthodontic Materials, Dental Implants, Biologics and Facial Aesthetics, Practice Management Software, Dental Equipment and Pathway Solutions, and Mobile or Modular Dental Health Units. It is intended the framework will be divided into the following lots: Lot 1 Dental Solutions Managed Service incorporating a suite of goods and services: Dental Consumables Dental Equipment (inclusive of any ongoing Repairs, Maintenance and Total Asset Management) Dental Patient Management Software Solutions Clinical Dental Technicians and Workforce Digital Dental Technologies Dental Practice TurnKey / refurbishment Solutions Dental Mobile/Modular Health Units Lot 2 - Dental Consumables Lot 3 - Orthodontic Materials Lot 4 - Dental Implants, Biologics and Facial Aesthetics Lot 5 - Practice Management Software Solutions Lot 6- Dental Equipment and pathway solutions Lot 7 - Mobile and modular units The bodies to whom the use of this framework will be open include all contracting authorities in the United Kingdom as defined in Section 1 of the Procurement Act 2023. In particular, the entities in the UK (especially those of a health and/or social care nature) listed in the downloadable spreadsheet at the following link are envisaged as framework users: https://www.ons.gov.uk/methodology/classificationsandstandards/economicstatisticsclassifications/introductiontoeconomicstatisticsclassifications This list includes each organisation's successors and assigns, any equivalent organisations, and associated organisations created due to any organisational changes. This framework will be open to: Any bodies or organisations operating in the UK of a health and/or social care nature; Any organisations with similar procurement needs; Any UK-based central government authority listed in Annex I of Directive 2014/24/EU, to the extent still relevant under retained EU law and consistent with the Procurement Act 2023.

### Planning Information

HealthTrust Europe plans to conduct engagement through virtual/in-person meetings and discussions with potential suppliers who are able to provide products and services detailed in the scope of the procurement, which includes Managed Service Solutions, Dental Consumables, Orthodontic Materials, Dental Implants, Biologics and Facial Aesthetics, Practice Management Software, Dental Equipment and Pathway Solutions, and Mobile or Modular Dental Health Units.
This engagement exercise aims to establish:
- Specification development and understanding of solutions available in the market
- Identify all potential suppliers for this requirement (including SMEs) and provide the opportunity to be awarded to the framework
- Understanding the commercial structure that aligns to market expectations and will meet the requirements of any Contracting Authorities
- Notifying the market and building capacity to prepare for the procurement and contract award. 
Please reach out to Charlie Jenkinson at HealthTrust Europe via email at Charlie.Jenkinson@htepg.com to schedule an engagement meeting. Engagement meetings will take place between 6th March 2026 and 24th April 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020028-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2026 - 15 Jul 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS16 5NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141800 - Dental consumables

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 15:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020028-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 15:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020026-2026
- 22 May 2025 at 13:31 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024985-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020028-2026
  5th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020026-2026
  5th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024985-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mse.nhs.uk/
- https://www.ons.gov.uk/methodology/classificationsandstandards/economicstatisticsclassifications/introductiontoeconomicstatisticsclassifications

## Provenance

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