--- title: "Dental Services - Ceredigion" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-154239" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-154239" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154239.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154239.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2025-09-05" --- # Dental Services - Ceredigion Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-154239 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-154239) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154239.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is seeking to commission short-term general dental services in Ceredigion. This tender is part of the NHS's ongoing commitment to improving access to high-quality dental care and supports the strategic aims of the Welsh Government’s Dental Contract Reform programme. The procurement is being conducted under an open procedure, with electronic submissions due by 3rd October 2025, and the award period commencing on the same date. The provision will be for an initial term of one year starting from 1st November 2025, with an option to extend for an additional five months. The total estimated contract value amounts to £708,333. The contract reflects a service focus predominantly in the health sector within the Ceredigion area, identified under the industry classification code 85131000. This tender offers numerous opportunities for existing and prospective dental care providers to expand their service offerings and contribute to improving oral health in the region. Businesses capable of delivering high standards of dental services, possibly including enhanced services and flexible appointment times, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, providers that can offer a multidisciplinary approach, in line with Welsh Government policies and contract reforms, will have a competitive edge. Consortia are encouraged to apply, creating the potential for collaborative growth and service optimisation. Preference is given to bids for complete service volumes, but partial bids are also considered, thereby allowing smaller firms the opportunity to contribute and grow their footprint within NHS services. ## Notice Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are looking to commission short term general dental services in Ceredigion. HDUHB will be inviting bids from existing providers and potential new providers. This opportunity supports the Health Board's commitment to improving access to high-quality dental care and aligns with the strategic aims of the Welsh Government's Dental Contract Reform (DCR) programme. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are looking to commission short term general dental services f termination in Ceredigion. HDUHB will be inviting bids from existing providers and potential new providers. This opportunity supports the Health Board's commitment to improving access to high-quality dental care and aligns with the strategic aims of the Welsh Government's Dental Contract Reform (DCR) programme. These contracts will be issued on a time limited basis for an initial term of one (1) year from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026 with option to extend for a further five (5) months to 31st March 2027. The aims for general dental service provision within Ceredigion is: - To provide access for the local population to NHS Dental Services - To deliver appropriate, quality, efficient and cost-effective services within the mandatory and potential additional services framework of the Personal Dental Services (PDS) regulations and agreement and the Welsh Government (WG) Dental Contract Reform (DCR) programme and the associated GDS/PDS Contract Variation in respect of contract reform elements. - To develop services in line with the Welsh Government and Hywel Dda University Health Board's aim for Primary Care Dental provision to improve the oral health of the population and contribute to reduction in health inequalities - To provide high quality General Dental Services and potentially additional enhanced services that meet the specific needs of diverse population groups within the Health Board (HB) area, including flexibility of appointment times. - To establish a positive working relationship between the HB and other professional groups to facilitate and maximise service delivery - To deliver services in a Multi-Disciplinary Team approach (MDT) aligned to the requirements of contract reform and following WG approach to develop and optimise the available skill mix. - To deliver NHS Dental Services in line with the annual interim/contract variation guidance issued by WG for the transition of service delivery under contract reform Bids will be accepted for full or partial volumes. Preference will be given to bids for full volumes, where partial bids are received, they will be awarded by the Health Board on a ranked basis with the highest ranked bidder being awarded the maximum figure requested in their technical capability response, the second placed bidder will be awarded either the remainder or up to the maximum figure indicated, any further volumes will be awarded based on the same scale. The Procurement will result in the award of a sole/multi supplier contract(s). Renewal: Option to extend for a further five months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154239 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | 5 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £708,333 | | 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 | TLL14 South West Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85131000 - Dental-practice services ## Release History - 5 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154239 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP541650 Dental Services - Ceredigion - Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are looking to commission short term general dental services in Ceredigion. HDUHB will be inviting bids from existing providers and potential new providers. This opportunity supports the Health Board's commitment to improving access to high-quality dental care and aligns with the strategic aims of the Welsh Government's Dental Contract Reform (DCR) programme. ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154239 - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-154239 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.htm - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-154239. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154239.json.