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title: "Orthodontic Services, Hertfordshire 2027/37"
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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-06bb7b

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## Summary

The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board has initiated the procurement process for orthodontic services in Harpenden. This process is being conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations, specifically a Direct Award Process C, and pertains to services that run from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2037. The intention to award this contract is announced in compliance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the deadline for representations by other providers set for 6th July 2026. The contract involves the provision of orthodontic services, aligning with CPV code 85131100, and is valued at £21,955,461.60. The services are intended for the Harpenden area (UKH23), adopting a procurement methodology without prior publication due to regulatory exclusions.

This procurement opportunity signifies expansion potential for businesses specialising in orthodontic services, specifically companies like Harpenden Orthodontics LLP, which is currently positioned to continue their role under the new contract. The tender is particularly well-suited to firms adept at achieving high-quality dental outcomes, ensuring value for money, and contributing to social value through improved health inequalities and service integration. The selected provider must showcase the ability to meet stringent quality and performance indicators as defined by the PSR’s key criteria to receive the contract confirmation. New and established orthodontic firms looking to secure a stable, long-term public contract with extensions up to a decade could find substantial business growth opportunities here.

## Notice

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

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 PS21,955,461.60. 

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/059138-2026 |
| 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 | £21,955,461 |

## 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 | HARPENDEN ORTHODONTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85131100 - Orthodontic services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059138-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk
- https://www.hertsandwestessex.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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