---
title: "Community Dental Service Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064b52"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064b52.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 Service Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064b52

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Community Dental Service by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has been completed, marking the end of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically aimed at dental practice and related services, to be provided in Northumberland. The contracting authority awarded the contract using the Direct Award Process C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which officially runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The overall contract value is £6,301,672.04. This process was conducted without a prior publication of a call for competition, highlighting its unique legal context exempting it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This contracting opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the dental services industry, particularly those specialised in providing comprehensive dental care to communities with limited access to mainstream dental services. Although the contract was awarded directly to Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, similar projects could provide avenues for subcontractors or collaborators focusing on dental care services. Given the significant contract value and the reliable backing by a major NHS entity, businesses in dental services can benefit from engaging with such public sector opportunities, ensuring quality and continuity of care for service users in the region.

## Notice

Northumberland

### 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 PS6,301,672.04. 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/017834-2026 |
| 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 | £6,301,672 |

## 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 | TLC21 Northumberland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 11:48 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017834-2026
- 9 Feb 2026 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011443-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/
- https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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