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title: "The Use of Dental Skills Lab at the Dental Academy, Portsmouth 26-29"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0663bf"
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published: "2026-03-06"
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# The Use of Dental Skills Lab at the Dental Academy, Portsmouth 26-29

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0663bf

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## Summary

The contracting process involves NHS England, situated in London, purchasing services for the dental skills lab at the Dental Academy in Portsmouth. Categorised under 'Education and training services', this procurement is part of the healthcare and public sector industry, specifically tailored by the South East Workforce, Training and Education Directorate for the Thames Valley & Wessex Dental Team. The procurement stage is complete, with the award dated 6th March 2026 and the contract effective from 1st April 2026 through to 31st March 2029. The procurement followed a direct method, noted as being below the competition threshold, ensuring continued access to specialised training facilities without competitive bidding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on educational services within the healthcare sector. Organisations capable of providing specialised training environments, like universities or training academies, might find similar tenders advantageous for growth. While this specific contract was awarded to the University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation, large enterprises with similar capabilities should consider monitoring such opportunities for collaboration or service provision. This contract demonstrates the potential for businesses to engage with public authorities for long-term service agreements that enhance educational infrastructure within the healthcare framework.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to ensure that Thames Valley & Wessex Dental Team, part of the South East Workforce, Training and Education Directorate can continue to use a specialist dental skills lab at the Portsmouth Dental Academy (University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020218-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 09:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020218-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020218-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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