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title: "Dental Care for the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller Community"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cc59"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-14"
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# Dental Care for the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller Community

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cc59

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## Summary

Durham County Council, a sub-central government public authority, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process aimed at improving dental care access for the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller (GRT) community within County Durham. Titled "Dental Care for the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller Community," this tender falls under the services category, specifically dental practice and related services. The procurement method is open competition, and the tender is subject to special light-touch regime conditions. Key deadlines include the end of the tender period on 10th November 2025, with the contract scheduled to start on 1st February 2026 and run until 31st January 2027. The estimated gross value of this planned procurement is £42,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings. The requirement for a mobile dental unit to service three sites, with potential for expansion, presents an attractive opportunity for businesses in the dental care industry, particularly those experienced in mobile healthcare solutions and public health initiatives. Successful execution of this contract could also lead to an extension to additional sites, enhancing business growth potential. Given the focus on addressing health inequalities within underserved communities, businesses with a strong social value and community-focused ethos would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. Public Health plan to deliver a targeted mobile dentistry service for GRT families across County Durham. This patient group is at risk of social exclusion, face health inequalities, and may be suffering with dental pain. A mobile dental unit is needed to visit 3 GRT sites providing children and families with access to dental treatment. This service will help to remove the barriers that families are facing to accessing mainstream dental services. The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process. Decision makers are the Public Health Senior Management Team.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The service is for 3 sites however there are more sites within County Durham, should the service be deemed successful then the service may be extended to cover further sites.

Renewal: If the service is successful then a further 12 month contract may be granted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065216-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC14 Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 13:18 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065216-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065216-2025
  14th October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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