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title: "Mandatory Dental Services - Rapid Commissioning of Additional Units of Dental Activity on behalf of NHS Kent and Medway ICB"
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# Mandatory Dental Services - Rapid Commissioning of Additional Units of Dental Activity on behalf of NHS Kent and Medway ICB

Buyer: NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05279f

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## Summary

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) has successfully concluded a procurement process involving the modification of existing contracts to enhance Mandatory Dental Services. This award process, dated 28 May 2025, centred on the rapid commissioning of additional Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) in Swale, reflecting a reaction to contract terminations and the NHS' current priorities to recover dental activity post-pandemic. Classified under the dental-practice services industry, the contract was modified under the Provider Selection Regime (2023), eschewing the applicability of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement method utilized was limited, without a prior call for competition, due to external factors necessitating swift response.

This contract modification presents a significant opportunity for providers of dental services within the region to expand their operational capacity and cater to increased demand for dental care. The process favoured transparent and proportionate engagement, aligning with regulatory allowances, offering ideal prospects for small and medium enterprises like Dr Anish Patel's practice, located in Sheerness. Businesses with established dental services in geographic priority areas like Swale stand to benefit considerably, enhancing service delivery and attracting further commissioning opportunities through demonstrated capacity to adapt and expand in response to health service requirements.

## Notice

This notice relates to the permitted modification of existing contracts under the Provider Selection Regime (2023), to enable additional access to Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) within NHS Kent and Medway ICB on a recurrent basis, in response to recent contract terminations and in accordance with the NHS 2023/24 priorities and operational planning guidance requirement to "Recover dental activity, improving units of dental activity (UDAs) towards pre-pandemic levels". The Commissioner considers that the modifications are permitted by Regulation 13(1)(c) of the Provider Selection Regime (2023), where the modification has been made in response to external factors beyond the control of the authority and the provider, and that the modifications do not render the contracts materially different in character. The scope of the contract has not been extended as the services provided remain materially the same. This notice has been published in line with Regulation 13(4)(c) and Schedule 12 of the Provider Selection Regime (2023). Kent and Medway ICB entered into a rapid commissioning process to secure additional Mandatory Dental Services activity. This process sought NHS dental providers to deliver increased activity in the form of additional, recurrent Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) as a variation to their existing contract for Mandatory Dental services, in one or more geographic priority areas. Priority areas were identified based on additional activity requirements. The priority area identified in Kent and Medway ICB was Swale. A transparent, fair and proportionate process was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent and Medway ICB entered into a rapid commissioning process to secure additional Mandatory Dental Services activity. This process sought NHS dental providers to deliver increased activity in the form of additional, recurrent Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) as a variation to their existing contract for Mandatory Dental services, in one or more geographic priority areas. Priority areas were identified based on additional activity requirements. The priority area identified in Kent and Medway ICB was Swale. The contract to which modification has been applied in 5B1-5 Swale is:- Farnborough Dental Centre Ltd- 5B1-5-08 Additional UDAs per annum; 5000 These variations are recurrent and additional to the provider's existing General Dental Services contract, which is not time limited. A transparent, fair and proportionate process was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

### Procurement Information

The Commissioner considers that the modifications are permitted by Regulation 13(1)(c) of the Provider Selection Regime (2023), where the modification has been made in response to external factors beyond the control of the authority and the provider, and that the modifications do not render the contracts materially different in character. The scope of the contract has not been extended as the services provided remain materially the same. This notice has been published in line with Regulation 13(4)(c) and Schedule 12 of the Provider Selection Regime (2023).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027994-2025 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £648,200 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB) |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DR ANISH PATEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85131000 - Dental-practice services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027994-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk/

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