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title: "Orthodontic Dental Services in Norfolk [Direct Award Process C]"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0674b1"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0674b1.json"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Orthodontic Dental Services in Norfolk [Direct Award Process C]

Buyer: NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0674b1

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## Summary

The NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board is set to award a contract for Orthodontic Dental Services in Norfolk, as outlined in the Provider Selection Regime intention to award notice. This falls under the health industry category, specifically orthodontic services. The procurement process is limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition, focusing solely on the incumbent provider, The Loddon Dental Practice. The standstill period post-publication allows representations until midnight on 10th April 2026. The contract commencement is scheduled for 1st April 2027, lasting until 31st March 2037, and is valued at approximately £3,979,873.80 over ten years.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in orthodontic services, particularly those already established in Norfolk or seeking to expand operations into this region. Although this process is directed towards existing providers, it signifies the importance of maintaining quality and innovative healthcare solutions. Businesses with expertise in service integration and the capacity to deliver sustainable and value-driven healthcare solutions have the potential to meet the rigorous standards set by the NHS Norfolk & Waveney ICB. With a focus on improving access and reducing health inequalities, providers who can demonstrate social value contributions stand to benefit from participating in similar future procurements within the healthcare services sector.

## Notice

NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) are awarding a PDS contract for the Provision of Orthodontic Dental Services in Norfolk.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is to deliver Orthodontic Dental Services in Norfolk

NHS Norfolk & Waveney ICB intends to award a contract to the existing provider The Loddon Dental Practice via Direct Award Process C as described in Regulation 9 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

There is no considerable change to the contract or nature of the service. The current providers are meeting all requirements and expectations of the service and performing at a high standard and are likely to meet the requirements of the contract going forwards. 

The contract start date is 1st April 2027 for a period of 10 Years until 31st March 2037.

The total lifetime value of the contract is estimated to be PS3,979,873.80 (PS397,987.38 per annum) over the 10 year period and will be subject to DDRB uplift.

### 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 Procurement Act 2023 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 2400hrs (Midnight) on 10th April 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/027743-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 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 | £3,979,873 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE LODDON DENTAL PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85131100 - Orthodontic services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027743-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/how-commissioning-is-changing/nhs-provider-selection-regime/independent-patient-choice-and-procurement-panel/
- https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/

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