--- title: "POW-CP-60432 - Provision of General Dental Services - Knighton" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-159521" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-159521" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-159521.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-159521.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2025-12-17" --- # POW-CP-60432 - Provision of General Dental Services - Knighton Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-159521 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-159521) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-159521.json) ## Summary NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is overseeing a tender for the provision of General Dental Services in Knighton, Powys. This tender falls under the health industry category and invites bids from dental healthcare providers with the necessary capability to offer the required services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, using an open procedure method, with electronic submissions through the specified eTenderwales portal. The tender closes on 15 January 2026 at noon, coinciding with the start of the award phase. The contract is valued at £2,500,000 and aims to serve 2,000 to 2,500 patients, marking an opportunity for interested parties to establish a new dental practice or incorporate services within the existing framework in Powys. This procurement opportunity is set to foster business growth for dental healthcare providers capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective services within NHS frameworks. It is particularly suited for businesses that are adaptable to primary care strategies and proficient in using digital technology, such as tele-dentistry tools like "Attend Anywhere". The emphasis on efficient service delivery, urgent care provision, and patient acceptance under Welsh Government guidelines presents a substantial growth avenue for businesses ready to collaborate positively with Powys Teaching Health Board. Prospective bidders must ensure their solutions address the diverse needs within the PTHB area and demonstrate their readiness to establish operations swiftly to meet community demands. ## 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. ### 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 - Knighton, Powys -Number of Patients - 2,000 - 2,500 patients -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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159521 | | 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 | 17 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | 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 - 17 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159521 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC571722 POW-CP-60432 - Provision of General Dental Services - Knighton - 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. ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159521 - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-159521 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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