--- title: "DIRECTLY CONTRACTED DENTAL SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF CASWELL CLINIC AND TAITH NEWYDD WARDS" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-150967" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-150967" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-150967.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-150967.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2025-06-11" --- # DIRECTLY CONTRACTED DENTAL SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF CASWELL CLINIC AND TAITH NEWYDD WARDS Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-150967 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-150967) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-150967.json) ## Summary On 11th June 2025, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, concluded the award stage of a tender process for providing directly contracted dental services to the residents of Caswell Clinic and Taith Newydd wards. These mental health units are located at Glanrhyd Hospital in Bridgend, UK. The tender, under reference SBU-CP-59289, falls within the healthcare sector and aims to service the regions covered by Swansea Bay University Health Board and other associated health boards. The procurement method followed an open procedure, focusing on the service category, and the tender was initially active until 4th June 2025. This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in dental services. TIME FOR TEETH LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise, successfully secured this contract, indicating the process's accessibility to smaller businesses. The service requirement involves conducting a substantial number of sessions throughout the year, making it an attractive venture for dental service providers with a robust multi-disciplinary setup. Businesses equipped with technical capabilities in healthcare, particularly dental care under mental health settings, are well-suited to respond to such tenders, enabling them to expand their presence and expertise within the healthcare sector in Wales. ## Notice Caswell Clinic and Taith Newydd wards are Mental Health Units situated at Glanrhyd Hospital in Bridgend. Caswell Clinic consists of five wards in total; two acute assessment and treatment wards (Tenby and Cardigan wards), one rehabilitation ward (Ogmore ward) one high dependency ward (Penarth ward) and one female admission ward (Newton Ward). There are a total of 61 beds. Taith Newydd wards consists of two low secure male only inpatient wards; Rowan and Cedar wards. There are a total of 28 beds. Caswell Clinic is commissioned by NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee to serve the populations of Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB), Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Hywel Dda University Health Board, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Powys Teaching Health Board. Taith Newydd wards provides care for patients from Bridgend, Swansea, and Neath and Port Talbot. SBUHB is in the process of installing a bespoke dental suite at Caswell Clinic, which will be completed by late May 2025. SBUHB are seeking to procure the delivery of this dental service in line with the criteria outlined in this specification. Three sessions of 4 hours per week are required in the first year. It is anticipated that a reduction to two sessions will be required from the second year. Sessions are to be delivered by a multi-disciplinary team. When treating patients, dental clinicians must always be supported by a Dental Care Professional (DCP) or, in exceptional circumstances, another healthcare professional. The service will operate for 52 weeks per year as detailed below: Year 1: - Monday - Wednesday - Friday From Year 2 onwards: - Tuesday - Friday Time of day for each session will be agreed between Service and Provider. The dental team is to allow 30 minutes during each session for both preparation and clear up. The sessional rate will be 495.29 GBP, which is inclusive of all costs, including consumables, cleaning, sterilization, additional equipment and staffing. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Caswell Clinic and Taith Newydd wards are Mental Health Units situated at Glanrhyd Hospital in Bridgend. Caswell Clinic consists of five wards in total; two acute assessment and treatment wards (Tenby and Cardigan wards), one rehabilitation ward (Ogmore ward) one high dependency ward (Penarth ward) and one female admission ward (Newton Ward). There are a total of 61 beds. Taith Newydd wards consists of two low secure male only inpatient wards; Rowan and Cedar wards. There are a total of 28 beds. Caswell Clinic is commissioned by NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee to serve the populations of Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB), Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Hywel Dda University Health Board, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Powys Teaching Health Board. Taith Newydd wards provides care for patients from Bridgend, Swansea, and Neath and Port Talbot. SBUHB is in the process of installing a bespoke dental suite at Caswell Clinic, which will be completed by late May 2025. SBUHB are seeking to procure the delivery of this dental service in line with the criteria outlined in this specification. Three sessions of 4 hours per week are required in the first year. It is anticipated that a reduction to two sessions will be required from the second year. Sessions are to be delivered by a multi-disciplinary team. When treating patients, dental clinicians must always be supported by a Dental Care Professional (DCP) or, in exceptional circumstances, another healthcare professional. The service will operate for 52 weeks per year as detailed below: Year 1: - Monday - Wednesday - Friday From Year 2 onwards: - Tuesday - Friday Time of day for each session will be agreed between Service and Provider. The dental team is to allow 30 minutes during each session for both preparation and clear up. The sessional rate will be 495.29 GBP, which is inclusive of all costs, including consumables, cleaning, sterilization, additional equipment and staffing. Renewal: Initial 2 Year Term, then 1 + 1 option for extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150967 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Prior to 30th June 2029 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £231,796 | | Lots value | £231,796 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £231,796 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TIME FOR TEETH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85130000 - Dental practice and related services - 85131000 - Dental-practice services ## Release History - 11 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150967 - 15 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150967 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY512364 DIRECTLY CONTRACTED DENTAL SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF CASWELL CLINIC AND TAITH NEWYDD WARDS - Caswell Clinic and Taith Newydd wards are Mental Health Units situated at Glanrhyd Hospital in Bridgend. Caswell Clinic consists of five wards in total; two acute assessment and treatment wards (Tenby and Cardigan wards), one rehabilitation ward (Ogmore ward) one high dependency ward (Penarth ward) and one female admission ward (Newton Ward). There are a total of 61 beds. Taith Newydd wards consists of two low secure male only inpatient wards; Rowan and Cedar wards. There are a total of 28 beds. Caswell Clinic is commissioned by NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee to serve the populations of Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB), Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Hywel Dda University Health Board, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Powys Teaching Health Board. Taith Newydd wards provides care for patients from Bridgend, Swansea, and Neath and Port Talbot. SBUHB is in the process of installing a bespoke dental suite at Caswell Clinic, which will be completed by late May 2025. SBUHB are seeking to procure the delivery of this dental service in line with the criteria outlined in this specification. Three sessions of 4 hours per week are required in the first year. It is anticipated that a reduction to two sessions will be required from the second year. Sessions are to be delivered by a multi-disciplinary team. When treating patients, dental clinicians must always be supported by a Dental Care Professional (DCP) or, in exceptional circumstances, another healthcare professional. The service will operate for 52 weeks per year as detailed below: Year 1: - Monday - Wednesday - Friday From Year 2 onwards: - Tuesday - Friday Time of day for each session will be agreed between Service and Provider. The dental team is to allow 30 minutes during each session for both preparation and clear up. The sessional rate will be 495.29 GBP, which is inclusive of all costs, including consumables, cleaning, sterilization, additional equipment and staffing. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN518701 DIRECTLY CONTRACTED DENTAL SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF CASWELL CLINIC AND TAITH NEWYDD WARDS - Caswell Clinic and Taith Newydd wards are Mental Health Units situated at Glanrhyd Hospital in Bridgend. Caswell Clinic consists of five wards in total; two acute assessment and treatment wards (Tenby and Cardigan wards), one rehabilitation ward (Ogmore ward) one high dependency ward (Penarth ward) and one female admission ward (Newton Ward). There are a total of 61 beds. Taith Newydd wards consists of two low secure male only inpatient wards; Rowan and Cedar wards. There are a total of 28 beds. Caswell Clinic is commissioned by NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee to serve the populations of Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB), Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Hywel Dda University Health Board, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Powys Teaching Health Board. Taith Newydd wards provides care for patients from Bridgend, Swansea, and Neath and Port Talbot. SBUHB is in the process of installing a bespoke dental suite at Caswell Clinic, which will be completed by late May 2025. SBUHB are seeking to procure the delivery of this dental service in line with the criteria outlined in this specification. Three sessions of 4 hours per week are required in the first year. It is anticipated that a reduction to two sessions will be required from the second year. Sessions are to be delivered by a multi-disciplinary team. When treating patients, dental clinicians must always be supported by a Dental Care Professional (DCP) or, in exceptional circumstances, another healthcare professional. The service will operate for 52 weeks per year as detailed below: Year 1: - Monday - Wednesday - Friday From Year 2 onwards: - Tuesday - Friday Time of day for each session will be agreed between Service and Provider. The dental team is to allow 30 minutes during each session for both preparation and clear up. The sessional rate will be 495.29 GBP, which is inclusive of all costs, including consumables, cleaning, sterilization, additional equipment and staffing. ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-150967 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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