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title: "Tier 2 Dental Restorative Services in Sussex"
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published: "2026-04-02"
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# Tier 2 Dental Restorative Services in Sussex

Buyer: NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e1f

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board pertains to the continuation of Tier 2 Dental Restorative Services in Sussex. This falls under services procurement in the dental practice and related services category, with a focus on restorative dentistry. Using a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime, the contract value is £356,175, extendable to £712,350, commencing 1st April 2026. The NHS Sussex Commissioner, based in Lewes, has awarded this contract following an assessment confirming the incumbent provider's satisfactory performance against the original and proposed contract standards. The initial contract term is set at 12 months with potential for extension at the Commissioner's discretion, supporting local continuity as the NHS Sussex and NHS Surrey Heartlands ICBs merge on the contract's start date.

Businesses within the dental sector, particularly those specialising in restorative dentistry, may find growth opportunities by aligning with the principles showcased in this contract. While this award notice confirms ongoing support for the current provider, Bruno Vieira Da Costa, future procurement cycles post-2027 will present opportunities for other providers in Sussex to bid for such contracts. Companies proficient in periodontal care, endodontic care, and prosthodontic services, known for innovative practices and integration within healthcare networks, will be well-suited to compete when tender opportunities arise again. With emphasis on service sustainability, value, quality, and addressing health inequalities, this tender could influence providers to enhance their offerings and engage more deeply with community health initiatives.

## Notice

NHS Sussex (the Commissioner) are looking to continue the Tier 2 Dental Restorative Services with the current provider in Sussex. After conducting an assessment of the incumbent provider, taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria, the Commissioner is content that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. The contract term will be for an initial period of 12 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. The service is anticipated to commence on the 1st April 2026. The total contract value excluding extensions is PS356,175, and PS712,350 including extensions. This transparency notice serves as an intention to award the contract to the incumbent provider, using direct award process C under Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Sussex (the Commissioner) are looking to continue the Tier 2 Dental Restorative Services with the current provider in Sussex. While this procurement exercise is being launched by NHS Sussex ICB, the Provider should note that, following the planned merger of NHS Sussex ICB and NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB on 1 April 2026, the awarding authority for the resulting contract will be the newly established NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB. Tier 2 dental restorative services provide care for patients who have complex oral and dental problems involving replacing missing teeth, repairing damaged teeth or restoration of the whole mouth. There are three types of restorative dentistry: * Periodontal care manages gum disease * Endodontic care manages the root and remaining tooth tissue usually carried out by root canal treatment * Prosthodontic care includes diagnosis, care planning and provision of clinical treatments including crowns, bridges, dentures and occlusal splints. Tier 2 restorative services treat more complex cases than can be managed by Tier 1 dental practices as defined in the commissioning guide for restorative dentistry. The term of the existing Restorative contract is due to expire on 31st March 2026 and the Commissioner has proposed that a new contract should replace the existing contract at the end of its term. All requirements outlined in Regulation 6(5) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 have been met, including not breaching the considerable change threshold, and therefore direct award process C has been deemed the appropriate provider selection process. After conducting an assessment of the incumbent provider, taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria, the Commissioner is content that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. The contract term will be for an initial period of 12 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. The service is anticipated to commence on the 1st April 2026. The total contract value excluding extensions is PS356,175, and PS712,350 including extensions. A full procurement for this service is in the pipeline and has a planned start date of April 2027. Other providers in Sussex will have the opportunity to bid for this contract when it is fully procured. This transparency notice serves as an intention to award the contract to the incumbent provider, using direct award process C under Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: Optional extension of a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Commissioner.

### 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 and The Procurement Act 2023 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 midnight on 31st 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/030758-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 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 | £712,350 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUNO VIEIRA DA COSTA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 10:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030758-2026
- 18 Mar 2026 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024829-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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