---
title: "Community Dental Services North Tees/Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064b30"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064b30.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-02-27"
---

# Community Dental Services North Tees/Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064b30

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## Summary

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has announced the contract award for Community Dental Services within the North Tees/Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, thereby exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, with a lifetime value of £10,490,940.28, spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030, serving the Tees Valley region. The procurement method followed a limited procedure, specifically the PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C, and the award was made without prior publication of a call for competition, confirming the procurement status as 'complete'. The formal award was confirmed following the conclusion of the standstill period, which ended without representations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the healthcare services sector, especially those skilled in providing dental services to underserved communities. The tender was awarded to the existing service provider, University Hospital of North Tees, signalling stability and continuity of service. Businesses with expertise in managing healthcare services under regulatory frameworks and delivering quality care to patients with special needs could find this contract a valuable growth opportunity. For firms capable of demonstrating excellence in service delivery aligned with PSR 2023 criteria, similar upcoming contracts could serve as a gateway to expanding their footprint within NHS-procured services.

## Notice

INTENTION TO AWARD NOTICE PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C. The Community Dental Service (CDS) is a specialist NHS dental provision designed to serve patients who cannot easily access mainstream dental care.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C Intention to Award Notice. North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board intend to award a contract under PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C for continued services being provided by an existing provider who are providing a satisfactory service. The lifetime value of the contract is PS10,490,940.28. All contract are for 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2030. The Community Dental Service (CDS) is a specialist NHS dental provision designed to serve patients who cannot easily access mainstream dental care. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 20 February 2026 This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 20 February 2026 This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017836-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,490,940 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF NORTH TEES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 11:51 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017836-2026
- 9 Feb 2026 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011403-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nth.nhs.uk
- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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