--- title: "POW-CP-62804 - Provision of Dental Services - Welshpool" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c8bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c8bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c8bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c8bf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-07-10" --- # POW-CP-62804 - Provision of Dental Services - Welshpool Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c8bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c8bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c8bf.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is inviting bids for the procurement of dental services under the tender reference POW-CP-62804. This active tender focuses on the provision of NHS General Dental Services in Welshpool, within the Powys region. The tender falls under the services category, specifically classified as 'Dental practice and related services'. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, utilising an open procedure method for submissions. Interested parties have until 30th July 2026 at 12:00 to submit their electronic bids. The contract aims to establish a new operational dental contract promptly and requires proposals from providers capable of serving approximately 6,000 patients in Newtown, Powys. Quality, social value, and price are the main award criteria, weighted at 60%, 10%, and 30% respectively. The contract period is set for 3,600 days without options for renewal. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for dental healthcare providers to expand their operations within the UK healthcare market, particularly in Wales. Businesses with existing capabilities in NHS General Dental Services or those able to rapidly scale to meet capacity and capability requirements would find this opportunity advantageous. Providers that can integrate skill mixing and digital technology, such as virtual consultations using the 'Attend Anywhere' platform, would particularly benefit from this tender. Given the open procurement method, a variety of suppliers are encouraged to submit competitive and innovative bids to secure a contract that promises significant business growth and community impact in the region of Powys. ## Notice Powys Teaching Health Board wishes to receive bids from dental healthcare providers with the necessary capacity and capability (or a demonstrable ability to provide the necessary capacity and capability) to provide the range of services required for NHS General Dental Services. PLEASE NOTE All Documents relating to the following tender are available via etenderwales - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ITT REF: itt_125931 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking approval to commission the provision of the following services. General Dental Services The aims for general dental service provision are: -To deliver appropriate, efficient and cost-effective services within the mandatory service framework of the GDS contract -To provide high quality general dental services that meet the specific needs of diverse population groups within the PTHB area including flexibility of appointment times -To establish a positive working relationship between the PTHB and Provider to facilitate and maximise service delivery -To develop services in line with the evolving local strategic approach to primary care dental provision -The contract holder will accept new patients in accordance with any guidance or advice issued by Welsh Government. -The contract holder will provide timely urgent care for patients associated with the practice -Patients will be residents of Powys and or registered with a Powys GP -The practice will be able to demonstrate the use of skill mixing and digital technology such as "Attend Anywhere" Service Description The indicative number of patients in the location to be served by the practice are: - Location - Newtown, Powys - Number of Patients - 6,000 - Start/Operational Date: PTHB is particularly interested in proposals to establish a new operational dental contract within a short time frame. - Capacity: Proposals will be to establish a new practice with adequate dental chairs or incorporating an existing established practice within Powys. PLEASE NOTE All Documents relating to the following tender are available via etenderwales - ITT REF: itt_125664 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065262-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF15 7QZ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Taff's Well | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL24 Powys | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85130000 - Dental practice and related services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2026 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065262-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=167637 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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