--- title: "Provision of Dental Services (Towcester, Northamptonshire)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069731" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069731" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069731.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069731.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2026-05-13" --- # Provision of Dental Services (Towcester, Northamptonshire) Buyer: NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069731 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069731) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069731.json) ## Summary The NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Dental Services (Towcester, Northamptonshire)." This opportunity is categorised under dental practice and related services with the CPV code 85130000. It is specifically geared towards delivering comprehensive NHS primary care dentistry services in the Towcester area, within a 3-mile radius of NN12 6AF. The procurement, initiated on 13th May 2026, is currently at the stage of gathering market interest, with a deadline for expressions of interest by 17:00 on 22nd May 2026. The procurement process will be facilitated through an eTendering system, with an estimated total contract value of £522,900 per annum. The future notice date is expected to be on 1st June 2026. This notice is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, especially those specializing in dental care, to expand their service provision within the public sector. Suitable candidates would be adequately qualified dental providers capable of delivering routine care, urgent treatment, and preventative services to a registered patient population. The competitive bidding process calls for providers capable of managing the expected contract size of 15,000 UDAs, offering a UDA rate of £34.86. Engaging with this procurement can enable business growth by embedding service provision within the NHS framework, ensuring stable revenue streams and a solid foundation for expanding operations within the health sector. ## Notice This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to help ascertain market interest and capability to help shape the procurement strategy going forward. Service details are provided below. The Northamptonshire ICB is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified dental providers to deliver dental services in the Towcester locality. The contract will provide comprehensive NHS primary care dentistry to a registered patient population of both adults and children, including routine care, urgent treatment, and preventative services, in line with the NHS dental contract framework. Location: Towcester, within a 3-mile radius of NN12 6AF Contract size: 15,000 UDAs Estimated Total Contract Value: PS522,900 per annum UDA Rate: PS34.86 ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this market engagement exercise. To express an interest and access the questionnaire go to the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-tendering portal at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: C445948 Provision of Dental Services (Towcester, Northamptonshire). Once registered please complete the questions which asks providers to give details about your organisation. Please note the deadline for responses and to register your interest is by 1700hrs on Friday 22 May 2026. Additional information: Please note, the Contract Notice Publish date is only indicative at this time and is subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043712-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £522,900 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | KETTERING | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN15 6EY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Wicksteed | | Westminster constituency | Kettering | | Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85130000 - Dental practice and related services ## Release History - 13 May 2026 at 08:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043712-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects - https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/icb ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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