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title: "Orthodontic Services, Hertfordshire 2027/37"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb78"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# Orthodontic Services, Hertfordshire 2027/37

Buyer: NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb78

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## Summary

The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding a contract for the provision of orthodontic services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with intent to award announced on 23rd June 2026. This procurement falls under the health care services category, specifically orthodontic services, and will serve the Hertfordshire region. The procurement is at the award stage, comprising a Direct Award Process C, with the services set to commence from 1st April 2027 through to 31st March 2037. Representations regarding the award must be submitted by 6th July 2026. The contracting process is specifically regulated under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a total contract value of £375,415.30.

This tender opportunity provides significant advantages for businesses involved in the dental and health services industry, particularly those specialising in orthodontics. With a contract duration extendable up to 10 years, it offers long-term stability and potential growth opportunities for the provider. The contract stipulates no material changes from pre-existing arrangements, indicating continuity of service provision. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with the selection regime's key criteria, including quality and innovation, social value, and improved access to care, will likely find this an attractive and beneficial opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those currently delivering satisfactory orthodontic services, might be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract due to their experience and capability to meet the established key performance indicators (KPIs) without raising any quality concerns.

## Notice

NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board are awarding a contract for the provision of Orthodontic Services via a Direct Award Process C. 

Orthodontics is a dental specialty focused on aligning your bite and straightening your teeth. You might need to see an orthodontist if you have crooked, overlapped, twisted or gapped teeth. Common orthodontic treatments include traditional braces, clear aligners and removable retainers.

To confirm as per the PSR Direct Award Process C, the existing provider satisfies the existing contract, delivering a good service, meeting all the KPIs with no quality concerns and good outcomes. No concerns have been raised by patients and the current contracting arrangements are not changing from the existing contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board are awarding a contract for the provision of Orthodontic Services following a Direct Award process C.

Orthodontics is a dental specialty focused on aligning your bite and straightening your teeth. You might need to see an orthodontist if you have crooked, overlapped, twisted or gapped teeth. Common orthodontic treatments include traditional braces, clear aligners and removable retainers. These services are a 'referral only service' via a General Dental Practitioner. 

Eligible Patients must meet the Index of Orthodontic Needs to receive NHS Orthodontic Care. 

Orthodontic Contracts are commissioned via a Personal Dental Services (PDS) Agreement which is a national contractual framework. 

There is no material change to the new contract being offered and therefore a Direct Award Process C has been completed under the PSR and a robust due diligence process has been completed to ensure providers meet all the Basic and Key Criterion.

The contract is being awarded to an existing provider following a direct award process. The lifetime value of the contract is PS375,415.30.

The services are to be provided from 1st April 2027 - 31st March 2037.

Options: 7 years with an option to extend a further 3 years giving a total potential contract length of 10 years.

### Procurement Information

Explanation:
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 midnight on 6th July 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/059135-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £375,415 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | MARLOWES, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP1 1DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Hemel Hempstead Town |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MR JOSE DE MORAIS LACERDA ANGELO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85131100 - Orthodontic services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059135-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/how-commissioning-is-changing/nhs-provider-selection-regime/independent-patient-choice-and-procurement-panel/
- https://www.hertsandwestessex.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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