---
title: "In Hours Urgent Care Dental Service across Cheshire and Merseyside"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e59"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066e59.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# In Hours Urgent Care Dental Service across Cheshire and Merseyside

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e59

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## Summary

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding a contract for "In Hours Urgent Care Dental Service" across Cheshire and Merseyside. This procurement, categorised under health services, uses a limited procurement method as it's under the Provider Selection Regime regulated by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The service aims to provide NHS urgent dental care during operational hours across locations such as Cheshire East, Warrington, Liverpool, South Sefton, and Wirral. The contract, set to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2027, carries a total annual value of £837,613.40. This intention to award notice marks the commencement of the standstill period, which ends on 19th March 2026, during which representations from providers can be submitted to the decision-makers.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in healthcare services. The procurement reserves are open to incumbent providers through a direct award, minimising competition for new market entrants. However, businesses focusing on improving healthcare access, reducing health inequalities, and demonstrating strong integration and service sustainability stand well-positioned to thrive. By engaging in these contracts, companies can establish or solidify their footprint within the UK regional healthcare market, network within the health sector, and enhance their service portfolios through values driven by social impact and innovation.

## Notice

Service provides access to NHS urgent dental care in hours across Cheshire and Merseyside.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent providers to deliver In Hours Urgent Dental Care Services across Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS837,613.40.

### 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 the relevant authority by withing 8 working days. 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/024936-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 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 | £837,611 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD6 Cheshire, TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ICS DENTAL; MAC DENTAL CENTRE; REDBRIDGE ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024936-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
- https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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