---
title: "Dental Foundation Education & Training Programme Delivery 26-27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b77c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-19"
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# Dental Foundation Education & Training Programme Delivery 26-27

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b77c

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by NHS England, aimed to deliver the "Dental Foundation Education & Training Programme Delivery 26-27" under the industry category of education and training services. The contract was awarded to the University of Birmingham, the sole dental school in the Midlands, without open competition as it fell below the threshold under the light touch regime. The initiative started on 1st June 2026 and will continue until 31st March 2027, with the primary activities taking place in Birmingham. Although the awarded contract amount was £315,102, a previous contract was terminated on 31st March 2026 due to completion, illustrating the project's transition and continuation.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities, especially for large educational institutions with specialised facilities like dental schools, to contribute to significant professional training within the healthcare sector. Businesses involved in educational services, particularly those with capabilities in clinical instruction and support, are well-suited for such tenders. This contract supports the enhancement of specialised skills in dentistry and highlights the importance of impactful partnerships between government bodies and educational institutions.

## Notice

The contract delivers core education and training for Foundation Dentists across the Midlands through mandatory study days. These sessions are designed to address the dental curriculum, providing essential instruction in clinical skills, professionalism, communication, management, and leadership. As the sole dental school in the region, Birmingham Dental Hospital is uniquely positioned to offer the necessary specialist teaching, access to facilities, and clinical skills support required for this program. The study days are designed for foundation dental students that are employed through a lead employer model and don't have access to the specialised dental skills labs. These services are categorised as education and training services (CPV Code: 800000000) which are subject to the light touch regime (LTR). The LTR has a current threshold of PS663K (inc VAT) and this contract value is therefore sub-threshold. The contract covers the period between 01/06/2026 to 31/03/2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058125-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £315,102 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 13:13 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058125-2026
- 17 Jun 2026 at 15:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057316-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058125-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057316-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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