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title: "Orthodontic Services Hertfordshire 2027/37"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065350"
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buyer: "NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
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# Orthodontic Services Hertfordshire 2027/37

Buyer: NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065350

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## Summary

NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board seeks to award a contract for orthodontic services in Hertfordshire, set to commence on 1 April 2027 and run through to 31 March 2037. The procurement process falls under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, and the contract, valued at £4,717,244.25, will be paid over a ten-year term. Recent developments include the contract award decision approved on 16 January 2026. The contracting process is a tender update stage, confirming the award without application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to a direct award process (PSR DAP-C). Key services revolve around dental specialties, including traditional braces, clear aligners, and removable retainers, with services commissioned via a national Personal Dental Services (PDS) Agreement. The address for NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board is The Forum, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, UKH23.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses within the orthodontic sector, especially those specialising in dental realignment treatments, to expand their operations and clientele in Hertfordshire. Suited for small and medium-sized enterprises like Harpenden Orthodontic Care Ltd, which has been identified as the supplier for this contract, businesses can leverage the long-term, stable financial commitment this project provides. These services are referral-only through a General Dental Practitioner, adhering to the Index of Orthodontic Needs for eligible NHS orthodontic care. With no concerns on previous contract delivery, businesses adept at consistent quality service delivery and cost-efficient measures are positioned to excel in such contracts, potentially enhancing business portfolios and long-term growth.

## Notice

Orthodontics is a dental specialty focused on aligning your bite and straightening your teeth. You might need to see an orthodontist if you have crooked, overlapped, twisted or gapped teeth. Common orthodontic treatments include traditional braces, clear aligners and removable retainers.

To confirm as per the PSR direct award porcess C, the existing provider satisfies the existing contract, delivering a good service, meeting all the KPIs with no quality concerns and good outcomes. No concerns have been raised by patients and the current contracting arrangements are not changing from the existing contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orthodontics is a dental specialty focused on aligning your bite and straightening your teeth. You might need to see an orthodontist if you have crooked, overlapped, twisted or gapped teeth. Common orthodontic treatments include traditional braces, clear aligners and removable retainers. These services are a 'referral only service' via a General Dental Practitioner. 

Eligible Patients must meet the Index of Orthodontic Needs to receive NHS Orthodontic Care. 

Orthodontic Contracts are commissioned via a Personal Dental Services (PDS) Agreement which is a national contractual framework. 

There is no material change to the new contract being offered and therefore a direct award process C has been completed under the PSR and a robust due diligence process has been completed to ensure providers meet all the basic and key criterion. 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 decision makers by 23/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR DAP C.

Any representations should be sent to hweicbhv.dental@nhs.net 

The Primary Care Commissioning Committee approved the approach for the PSR DAP-C process on 17/06/2025 and further approved the contract awards on 03/02/2026. There were no conflicts or potential conflicts declared.

Options: 7 years with 3 years extension

### 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 decision makers by 23/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Any representations should be sent to hweicbhv.dental@nhs.net 

The Primary Care Commissioning Committee approved the approach for the PSR DAP-C process on 17/06/2025 and further approved the contract awards on 03/02/2026. There were no conflicts or potential conflicts declared.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017020-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 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 | £4,717,244 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | MARLOWES, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP1 1DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Hemel Hempstead Town |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARPENDEN ORTHODONTIC CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85131100 - Orthodontic services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 15:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017020-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 17:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013161-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hertsandwestessex.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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