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title: "Orthodontic Dental Services in Norfolk [Direct Award Process C]"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0674b7"
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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-0674b7

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## Summary

NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board is in the award stage of the procurement process for Orthodontic Dental Services in Norfolk. This procurement involves a Provider Selection Regime (PSR), specifically a Direct Award Process C as outlined in the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement does not fall under the Procurement Act 2023 and follows a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £1,346,298.20 over five years (£269,259.64 annually), will commence on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2032. Potential providers must present their representations by 10th April 2026.

Opportunities for business growth through this tender are promising for existing orthodontic service providers within Norfolk that have shown quality and innovation, value, and collaborative service sustainability. As the procurement method is a direct award largely based on previous performance, suppliers meeting the specified service delivery criteria stand a competitive chance, particularly providers who can further improve access and reduce health inequalities within the region. The contract can foster partnership and innovation, benefiting businesses capable of maintaining high service standards and contributing to social value within the healthcare industry. The identified provider, Mr G Best, reflects alignment with these criteria, signifying suitable prospects for businesses in this 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 Mr G Best 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 5 Years until 31st March 2032.

The total lifetime value of the contract is estimated to be PS1,346,298.20
(PS269,259.64 per annum) over the 5 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 decision makers by 2400hrs (Midnight) 10th April 2026 to the following email address: nwicb.dentalnorfolkandwaveney@nhs.net

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/027753-2026 |
| 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 | 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 | £1,346,298 |

## 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 | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MR G BEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85131100 - Orthodontic services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027753-2026

## 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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