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title: "Level 1 Dental Sedation Service in Mid and South Essex"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e35"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# Level 1 Dental Sedation Service in Mid and South Essex

Buyer: NHS ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e35

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## Summary

The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board has successfully awarded two contracts for the provision of Level 1 Dental Sedation Services in Mid and South Essex. The procurement process followed is guided by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Initially, an intention to award notice was published on 8th April 2026, followed by updates confirming contract awards to AF Clough Ltd and The Essex Dental Clinic. These services fall under the health services category, aiming to enhance dental sedation capacity from Chelmsford northwards. Key dates include a mobilisation deadline of 1st July 2026, with contracts extending to 31st March 2027, plus an optional 12-month extension. The total budget for the service is approximately £210,000, shared between the two contracts covering an area along the A12/A120 corridor in Mid and South Essex.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in dental healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in delivering Level 1 sedation for both adults and children. Small to medium-sized organisations already operating dental practices within the specified catchment and holding NHS contracts will be favourably positioned to compete. The contracts are structured to support modest provider volumes, potentially aligning well with operations looking to expand service offerings in healthcare. The successful providers are expected to integrate seamlessly with local care pathways, thus creating collaborative links that can foster growth in their service provision and enhance local market presence.

## Notice

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award Corrigendum notice published by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (the Authority) to update the previously published Contract Award Notice (Intention to Award Notice) in respect of contracts awarded for the provision of Level 1 Dental Sedation Services. This Corrigendum amends the original notice to confirm that contracts have been awarded to two organisations (AF CLOUGH LTD and The Essex Dental Clinic), rather than three organisations as previously stated. The contracts are awarded under 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 contracts have been formally awarded using most suitable provider process, as reflected via this Corrigendum to the original notice published on 08/04/2026 (2026/S 000-032132).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is a confirmation of award of a contract under the most suitable provider process in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime 2023 (PSR). The Authority only considered organisations that could meet the following basic selection criteria: The Authority seeks to increase Level 1 dental sedation capacity in North Mid and South Essex, specifically from Chelmsford northwards, with services located along the A12/A120 corridor to ensure good patient access. Providers must operate an existing dental practice within this defined catchment. Providers must hold an existing GDS or PDS contract for NHS mandatory services within Mid and South Essex. They must meet all IACSD 2020 Standards for Level 1 sedation, including compliant clinical facilities and appropriate environment. A fully trained sedation team (IACSD and CQC aligned) must be in place at contract start. Providers should hold relevant SAAD accreditation (SSC and/or SSPS, or equivalent). Providers must evidence robust sedation governance, including a sedation policy, protocols aligned to IACSD 2020 and the UK Sedation SOP, appropriate screening and assessment processes, and clear escalation pathways for Level 2/3 or GA referral. Providers must demonstrate compliance with CQC Regulations 11, 12, 15 and 18, with no outstanding CQC enforcement relating to sedation. There must be no unresolved NHSBSA Sedation Assurance issues, and Providers must be able to self declare evidence of safe historical sedation activity. Providers must not be subject to remedial notices or clinical safety investigations. Providers must be able to deliver sedation for adults and children, and demonstrate integration with local care pathways, including established referral routes with local dental services or hospitals for escalation and cross provider collaboration. The planned service model is designed to meet a specific, limited level of patient need, with an annual total of 500 Courses of Treatment (CoT) each reimbursed at a tariff of PS240 per CoT. As this activity is distributed across all appointed providers, individual provider volumes will be modest. Providers should consider how these limited activity levels align with their operational planning and service delivery model when assessing suitability for this opportunity. The total funding available across all appointed providers equates to PS120,000. The Authority intends to award three contracts, so each Provider can expect an annual contract value of approximately PS40,000. Providers must be able to mobilise by 1 July 2026, and the contract will be awarded for a duration of 9 months, up to 31st March 2027, with the option of a further 12 month extension, subject to the Authority's requirements, which may be enacted at the Authority's discretion where extension is considered necessary to ensure uninterrupted service provision, ongoing compliance and performance, operational stability, or where financial or strategic considerations justify continuation of the existing arrangements. The aggregate contract value per each contract based on the contract duration (21 months) is approximately PS70,000, based on a third of the CoT funded. Therefore the total budget for this Service across all three contracts is approximately PS210,000 over the contract duration including extension period, if enacted. Key Criteria Assessment: The key criteria are being assessed on a pass / fail basis and are weighted by the Authority as follows: 1. Quality and Innovation (20%) 2. Value (20%) 3. Integration, Collaboration, Sustainability (15%) 4. Access and Health Inequalities (35%) 5. Social Value (10%) Additional information: Further details can be found at sections VI.3.

### 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 midnight on 9th February 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/052742-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £210,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS MID AND SOUTH ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS14 3HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | AF CLOUGH; MR M GOLI; THE ESSEX DENTAL CLINIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85121000 - Medical practice services
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
- 85131000 - Dental-practice services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 11:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052742-2026
- 21 Apr 2026 at 13:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036144-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032132-2026
- 18 Mar 2026 at 18:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024864-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://attain.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://attain.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.england.nhs.uk
- https://www.essex.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/

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