---
title: "Advanced Sedation services (Dental)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064bb3"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064bb3.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-06"
---

# Advanced Sedation services (Dental)

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064bb3

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## Summary

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has initiated a public procurement process for advanced sedation dental services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, focusing on an area in North Tees. The procurement stage is currently at the contract award, with intention to award noted on 9th February 2026. The contract is valued at £3,772,947.78 and is set to commence on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2029, including a potential one-year extension based on performance. As a limited procurement method is used, there was no prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for dental practices and SMEs specialising in dental sedation services to engage in a long-term partnership with the NHS. Businesses capable of maintaining high service standards and meeting the PSR 2023 criteria are well-positioned to compete, as the buyer seeks continuity in providing satisfactory services from existing providers. With Gul Consultants Ltd identified as the current suppliers, new entrants with competitive capabilities may invest in building expertise in this specialised area to exploit such procurement opportunities for growth.

## Notice

This is a PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C Intention to Award Notice for This is a PSR 2023 Direct Award Process C Intention to Award Notice in North Tees.

### 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 PS3772947.78. All contract are for 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2027. The Advanced Sedation services (Dental) is a specialist NHS dental Provision which will maintain NHS referral service where sedation required for dental services. 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/020174-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 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 | £3,772,947 |

## 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUL CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 08:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020174-2026
- 9 Feb 2026 at 17:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011577-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/welcome
- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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