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title: "General Dental Services with supervision of students"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c0a9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-06-30"
---

# General Dental Services with supervision of students

Buyer: NHS NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c0a9

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## Summary

NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, in collaboration with the University of Suffolk, is in the planning stage of procuring a provider for their new General Dental Services located at the University Waterfront in Ipswich. This procurement process, guided by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, focuses on managing and developing a state-of-the-art dental facility that integrates NHS dental services with student placements. The service’s geographical focus is the East of England, specifically within the CPV category of Dental practice and related services. Interested parties are encouraged to join market engagement sessions scheduled throughout July 2026, with the procurement process expected to formally begin post these sessions in September 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses experienced in NHS dental service delivery and student supervision. Providers stand to benefit from a stable contract with possibilities for service expansion under the guidance of the Provider Selection Regime. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in both operational management of dental facilities and educational placements will be well-positioned to compete. Potential contractors are encouraged to participate in the market engagement events to align their proposals with the buyer’s expectations and gain a competitive edge.

## Notice

Norfolk and Suffolk ICB and the University of Suffolk have established a new dental service at the University Waterfront's premises, a state-of-the-art dental facility which opened in February 2024. The service provides both access to NHS dental services for the local community and placements for undergraduate students at the University's BSc in Dental Hygiene and Therapy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk and Suffolk ICB and the University of Suffolk have established a new dental service at the University Waterfront's premises, a state-of-the-art dental facility which opened in February 2024. The service provides both access to NHS dental services for the local community and placements for undergraduate students at the University's BSc in Dental Hygiene and Therapy. The ICB, working closely with the University, seeks to procure a provider to manage this service and guide its future development. The successful provider will be required to deliver the services from the existing site (via a lease with the university) and will be required to host a minimum number of students placement hours each year. The provider will therefore need experience in both NHS dental service delivery and supervision of students. The ICB and University will hold market engagement sessions in July to provide potential bidders with further information and gain feedback from the market. The content of each session will be the same. If you are interested in learning more, please sign up to one of the following events using the link below: Monday 13th July 13.00 - 13.50 hrs Wednesday 15th July 13.00 - 13.50 hrs Tuesday 21st July 18.30 - 19.30 hrs Market engagement sessions - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO4yO2lrwMvV1Frp0JccEkjipUMUtIQ0xPTks4M1ZOVlg2SUlKMTVRT1VFSi4u&route=shorturl Once you have completed the form, an event invitation will be sent to your email. If you experience any issues, please contact NWICB.dentaloptom@nhs.net and the ICB dental commissioning team will support you. Please register for these event 24 hours prior to the start time and date of the session you are registering for. For the avoidance of doubt documents are NOT available on the Norfolk and Suffolk website. Additional information: The intention is that any subsequent procurement process will be undertaken within the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Any related procurement process will be governed by 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 process. The Authority may wish to introduce additional services during the lifetime of the contract ("Contract modifications"). Such contract modifications will be contemplated where additional requirements are similar and or complementary to the services already included in the contract, at any given time. Such expansion would be by the addition of services commissioned by the Authority as named in any Contract Notice. To this end, the Bidder should be aware that after the award of contract, there is a possibility that the successful Bidder may be offered a variation to the contract in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061469-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 16:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061469-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/
- https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO4yO2lrwMvV1Frp0JccEkjipUMUtIQ0xPTks4M1ZOVlg2SUlKMTVRT1VFSi4u&route=shorturl
- https://www.norfolkandsuffolk.icb.nhs.uk/

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