---
title: "Community Dental Services for Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent [Direct Award Process C]"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066044"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066044.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-02"
---

# Community Dental Services for Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent [Direct Award Process C]

Buyer: NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066044

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## Summary

NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding a contract for Community Dental Services across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. This award is part of the Provider Selection Regime, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, geared towards service delivery in the dental services industry. Though the contract's status is listed as 'complete', the formal award is yet to be finalised. The process includes a standstill period, allowing representations to be made by 13 March 2026. This procurement follows a limited method, bypassing the need for prior publication, indicating a direct award to the incumbent provider, Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. The contract is valued at £46,977,853, commencing on 1 April 2026 and running until 31 March 2033.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, specifically those engaged in or looking to provide dental practice and related services. It is particularly beneficial for entities capable of maintaining high quality standards in service delivery. Since the contract is earmarked for direct awarding to Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, organisations seeking similar opportunities should focus on understanding the requirements and expectations around service delivery models that satisfy commissioners' needs. While this current opportunity may not be open for new suppliers, similar tenders may arise, providing growth prospects for businesses aiming to enhance their presence in the healthcare services industry.

## Notice

NHS Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) are awarding a Community Dental Service contract via Direct Award Process C.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is to deliver Community Dental Services across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent. The incumbent provider has been delivering Community Dental Services to patients in these areas.

NHS Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent ICB intends to award a contract to the existing provider, Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust via Direct Award Process C as described in regulation 9 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Key criteria were specified, and assessment against each criterion was undertaken based on the current service delivery model and performance.

The supplier meets all the requirements specified to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, and it is expected that they will satisfy the requirements of the new contract going forwards.

The contract start date is 01st April 2026 for a period of 7 years until 31st March 2033. The total lifetime value of the contract is PS46,977,853 across seven years.

### 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 13 March 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/018683-2026 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 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 | £46,977,853 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent, TLG24 Staffordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 17:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018683-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/how-commissioning-is-changing/nhs-provider-selection-regime/independent-patient-choice-and-procurement-panel/
- https://www.mpft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.staffsstoke.icb.nhs.uk/

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