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title: "Orthodontic Services Hertfordshire 2027/37"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065351"
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buyer: "NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-02-25"
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# Orthodontic Services Hertfordshire 2027/37

Buyer: NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065351

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## Summary

The procurement process for orthodontic services in Hertfordshire spanning 2027 to 2037 has been updated, with NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board as the buyer. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically orthodontic services, as per CPV classification 85131100. Located in Hemel Hempstead (UKH23 region), the process follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under Health Care Services Regulations 2023, excluding the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract entry date is 1 April 2027, lasting until 31 March 2037, with an estimated value of £1,353,554, structured over 10 years. The direct award process C was agreed upon on 16 January 2026, favouring continuity with the existing provider who has demonstrated satisfactory service outcomes.

This tender offers substantial growth potential for businesses specialized in dental care and orthodontics, particularly those capable of fulfilling regional healthcare service demands. Spectrum Associates (London) Ltd, an established SME, has been identified as the awarded supplier, suggesting an opportunity for similar enterprises to leverage regional orthodontic service delivery. The tender encapsulates niche service provision with clear requirements for providers meeting quality standards without competitive calls. Businesses adept in orthodontic treatments such as braces and aligners, with robust referral systems, can position themselves well in similar upcoming opportunities.

## 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/017022-2026 |
| 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 | £1,353,554 |

## 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 | SPECTRUM ASSOCIATES (LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85131100 - Orthodontic services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 15:40 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017022-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 17:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013164-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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