Level 1 Dental Sedation Service in Mid and South Essex
Description: NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (the Authority) intends to award three contracts to deliver Level 1 Sedation Services for children and adults in Mid and South Essex, following a Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Level 1 conscious sedation services provide basic, safe sedation, mainly inhalation sedation and single drug intravenous sedation, to help patients undergo routine dental treatment. These services follow nationally recognised IACSD Standards, which set requirements for trained staff, appropriate clinical environments, monitoring, and safe recovery. The Authority seeks to increase Level 1 dental sedation capacity in North Mid and South Essex, specifically from Chelmsford northwards, with services located along the A12/A120 corridor to ensure good patient access. Providers will only be deemed (read more...)
Summary: The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board is planning to procure Level 1 Dental Sedation Services for children and adults in Mid and South Essex through the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a transparency notice published on 18th March 2026. The focus is on increasing sedation capacity from Chelmsford northwards, specifically along the A12/A120 corridor. The procurement falls under the health services category and aims to award three contracts, scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026. Providers must adhere to various regulations, including the meeting of IACSD 2020 Standards, respectful of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The overall contract value is approximately £210,000, with each contract worth roughly £70,000 over a potential 21-month duration, inclusive of an extension period.