Dental Services dental service at HMP North Sea Camp

CPV: Dental practice and related services

Procedure method

Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Legal basis

CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)

Procurement category

Services

Notice status

Awarded without competition

Procurement threshold

Unspecified in notice

Regulatory regime

Standard

Commercial structure

Stand-alone contract (no framework)

Competition type

Direct award (no call for competition)

GPA / WTO covered

Unspecified in notice

Recurring procurement

Unspecified in notice

First published

28 Jan 2026, 10:14 GMT

Last source update

24 Mar 2026, 11:05 GMT

FTS notice number

2026/S 000-026681

Classification (CPV)

Dental practice and related services

Delivery area

East Midlands (UKF30)

Official registry OCID

ocds-h6vhtk-061081 Find a Tender

Why no open competition

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Published justification

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 9 February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publisher note: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 5 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 9 February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.<br/>Written representations should be sent via the messaging area on the the Arden & GEM CSU Atamis (Health Family) e-tendering portal:<br/><br/>https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome<br/> <br/>Reference C418304<br/><br/>The decision to award this contract was made by NHS England Midlands region Commissioning Group. There were no Conflicts of Interest.<br/>The key criteria that NHS England commissioners used in the decision making process and the importance to delivery of the service was;<br/>Quality and innovation - All services need to be of high quality and innovation is needed to maintain services at the highest level. The Provider has systems to identify mistakes and learn from them, patient feedback is sought and acted on, staff are trained and supported, staffing levels are within regional averages. This is expected to be maintained in the new contract. The provider has shown innovation within the current contract and will do so on the new contract.<br/>Value - The provider has demonstrated value for money. The contract value was benchmarked against similar contracts and is considered value for money going forward with the new contract.<br/>Integration, collaboration and service sustainability– The dental provider needs to be able to integrate and collaborate with the healthcare provider and the secure estate operator. The service needs to demonstrate sustainability. The provider worked and will work collaboratively with the healthcare provider and the prison. The service has been sustainable and is considered sustainable going forward.<br/>Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - This was considered of high importance due to the patient population and demographics. The access times for the services are within national targets or regional averages.<br/>Social Value - The provider has demonstrated an understanding of Social Value requirements and commissioners were satisfied this will continue in the new contract.

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