--- title: "Dental Services - Ceredigion" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0594b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0594b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0594b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0594b2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-05-01" --- # Dental Services - Ceredigion Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0594b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0594b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0594b2.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, released a tender under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) for the commissioning of short-term general dental services in Ceredigion. The procurement was initiated to enhance access to high-quality dental care in line with the Welsh Government’s Dental Contract Reform (DCR) programme. The contract, valued at £708,333, is part of an effort to improve public health services in the region. Despite the initial phase being active, the tender process faced challenges and was eventually cancelled. The procurement method was an open procedure, giving ample opportunity for both existing and new providers to bid for the service initially scheduled from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026, with an option to extend until 31st March 2027. This tender was particularly attractive to consortia capable of delivering comprehensive dental services addressing diverse population needs. Business opportunities here were structured to support the Welsh Government's strategic health initiatives, making it ideal for providers specialising in health services that can meet rigorous public health standards. The potential for extension and the option for multiple supplier contracts presented significant growth opportunities, especially for services leveraging a multi-disciplinary team approach to enhance service delivery. This tender aimed to foster innovative partnerships to improve oral health and address inequalities, by enabling businesses with expertise in NHS dental services and flexible service delivery models to expand their portfolios in the public sector. ## Notice Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are looking to commission short term general dental services in Ceredigion. HDUHB will be inviting bids from existing providers and potential new providers. This opportunity supports the Health Board's commitment to improving access to high-quality dental care and aligns with the strategic aims of the Welsh Government's Dental Contract Reform (DCR) programme. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are looking to commission short term general dental services f termination in Ceredigion. HDUHB will be inviting bids from existing providers and potential new providers. This opportunity supports the Health Board's commitment to improving access to high-quality dental care and aligns with the strategic aims of the Welsh Government's Dental Contract Reform (DCR) programme. These contracts will be issued on a time limited basis for an initial term of one (1) year from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026 with option to extend for a further five (5) months to 31st March 2027. The aims for general dental service provision within Ceredigion is: - To provide access for the local population to NHS Dental Services - To deliver appropriate, quality, efficient and cost-effective services within the mandatory and potential additional services framework of the Personal Dental Services (PDS) regulations and agreement and the Welsh Government (WG) Dental Contract Reform (DCR) programme and the associated GDS/PDS Contract Variation in respect of contract reform elements. - To develop services in line with the Welsh Government and Hywel Dda University Health Board's aim for Primary Care Dental provision to improve the oral health of the population and contribute to reduction in health inequalities - To provide high quality General Dental Services and potentially additional enhanced services that meet the specific needs of diverse population groups within the Health Board (HB) area, including flexibility of appointment times. - To establish a positive working relationship between the HB and other professional groups to facilitate and maximise service delivery - To deliver services in a Multi-Disciplinary Team approach (MDT) aligned to the requirements of contract reform and following WG approach to develop and optimise the available skill mix. - To deliver NHS Dental Services in line with the annual interim/contract variation guidance issued by WG for the transition of service delivery under contract reform Bids will be accepted for full or partial volumes. Preference will be given to bids for full volumes, where partial bids are received, they will be awarded by the Health Board on a ranked basis with the highest ranked bidder being awarded the maximum figure requested in their technical capability response, the second placed bidder will be awarded either the remainder or up to the maximum figure indicated, any further volumes will be awarded based on the same scale. The Procurement will result in the award of a sole/multi supplier contract(s). Renewal: Option to extend for a further five months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040526-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 May 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £708,333 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF15 7QZ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Taff's Well | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85131000 - Dental-practice services ## Release History - 1 May 2026 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040526-2026 - 5 Sep 2025 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054165-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.htm - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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