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title: "Level 1 Dental Sedation Services - Hertfordshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb7c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-23"
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# Level 1 Dental Sedation Services - Hertfordshire

Buyer: NHS CENTRAL EAST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb7c

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## Summary

The NHS Central East Integrated Care Board has released an intention to award notice for the provision of Level 1 Dental Sedation Services in Hertfordshire. This procurement process, initiated under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), intends to continue services with the current provider, Chartwell Dental Practice. The contract is being offered through a direct award process, specifically Direct Award Process C, without prior publication of a call for competition. The standstill period is set to end on 6th July 2026, and the services are expected to commence on 7th July 2026 and run until 31st March 2028. This contract is a significant opportunity within the healthcare services industry, categorized under dental practice and related services, with a lifetime value of £863,576. The procurement method focuses on quality, ensuring the current service delivery meets all required standards.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the dental healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in sedation services, to expand their footprint in the Hertfordshire area. Given the demand for specialised treatment for severely dental phobic patients, businesses capable of offering high-quality, innovative solutions with improved access and integration will find significant opportunities for growth. The competitive advantages provided by successfully meeting the PSR's five key criteria—quality, value, integration, access, and social value—will be essential for businesses aiming to sustain and develop their offerings within the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Central East Integrated Care Board are awarding a contract for the provision of Level 1 Dental Sedation Services following a Direct Award process C.

Level One Sedation Services provides general dental treatment under inhalation and intravenous sedation for patients who are severely dental phobic.

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 Central East Integrated Care Board are awarding a contract for the provision of Level 1 Dental Sedation Services following a Direct Award process C.

Level One Sedation Services provides general dental treatment under inhalation and intravenous sedation for patients who are severly dental phobic. This is a referral only service for Hertfordshire residents.

There is no material change to the new contract being offered and therefore a Direct Award Process C has been completed under the PSR regulations 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 PS863,576

The services are to be provided from 7th July 2026 - 31st March 2028.

Options: The contract is for a total of 1 years, 8 months, and 24 days and is for an initial period of 8 months and 24 days with an option to extend for a further year

### 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/059139-2026 |
| 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 | 20 May 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 | £863,576 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CENTRAL EAST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | ELY |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB7 4EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | East Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Ely West |
| Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHARTWELL DENTAL PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059139-2026

## Notice URLs

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

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