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Published 6 Mar 2026, 22:26 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Domiciliary Dental Service - Derbyshire [Direct Award Process C]

Official notice

Authority: NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (Central government)

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Awarded value£307,470published contract · exc. VAT
Awarded 22 Nov 2024no call for competition
Awarded to Staveley Dental Care

What is being bought

Published requirement description

NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) are awarding a contract for the Provision of Domiciliary Dental Services in Derbyshire.

CPV: Dental practice and related services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1This contract is to deliver domiciliary dental services for housebound patients and…Awarded

This contract is to deliver domiciliary dental services for housebound patients and vulnerable populations, including those in care homes or with limited mobility in Derbyshire. <br/><br/>NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB intends to award a contract to the existing provider, Staveley Dental Care via Direct Award Process C as described in Regulation 9 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>The provider is the existing provider of the services. They have satisfactory performance and there are no alternative providers within the local area. Through this award the Commissioner is mitigating a service gap for a vulnerable cohort of patients.<br/><br/>The contract start date is 1st December 2024 for a period of 1 year 4 months until 31st March 2026.<br/><br/>The approximate total lifetime value of the contract is estimated to be £307,470

Delivery: East Midlands

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
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
6 Mar 2026, 22:26 GMT
Last source update
6 Mar 2026, 22:26 GMT
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-020658
Classification (CPV)
Dental practice and related services
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF1)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664c3 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight 19 March 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 Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice.<br/><br/>Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight 19 March 2026 to the following email address: [email protected]<br/><br/>This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.<br/><br/>The decision makers for this process were Dental Assurance and Improvement Group.<br/><br/>There were no conflicts of interests declared in reaching the decision to award.<br/><br/>The incumbent provider was considered against basic selection criteria and the 5 key criteria. These criteria are considered of equal importance to this service. The incumbent is currently meeting all contractual and legislative requirements for Domiciliary Services for the cohort population.<br/><br/>Key criteria were considered as below:<br/><br/>Key criteria 1. Quality and innovation: strong and consistent track record in delivering high-quality domiciliary care, as evidenced by:- Stable and experienced workforce, positive patient feedback, robust clinical governance, timely response to referrals and management of domiciliary care in a non-clinical setting. <br/><br/>Key criteria 2. Value: The provider delivers the service within the existing contract value, using an established workforce and infrastructure. Their flexible model responds to system needs without additional costs, while collaborative working enhances efficient and reduces duplication. <br/><br/>Key criteria 3. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability: The provider has consistently delivered a stable, high-performing domiciliary dental service with no gaps in provision and strong KPI compliance. Collaborative working supports joined-up care for complex patients, and the service aligns with national and local priorities, including reducing health inequalities. No concerns identified; the provider offers continuity, integration, and added system value.<br/><br/>Key criteria 4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice: The provider is currently delivering a high-quality, equitable, and accessible service in line with NHS principles. Performance against this criterion is rated as strong with no identified risks. <br/><br/>Key criteria 5. Social value: demonstrates strong social value by employing a local workforce, supporting vulnerable patients to remain independent, and minimising environmental impact through efficient travel and digital systems. The provider contributes positively to the economic, social, and environmental well-being of the local area.<br/><br/>The assessment against each criterion was undertaken based on the current service delivery<br/>model and performance. The supplier meets all the requirements specified to the<br/>satisfaction of the Commissioner, and it is expected that they will satisfy the requirements of<br/>the new contract going forwards.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £307,4701 contract exc. VAT
Bids received 1
Contracts signed 1latest 22 Nov 2024
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Staveley Dental CareSME£307,470 †—Awarded

Contracts

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawHealth The Council House, First Floor, Corporation Street, Derby, East Midlands, DE1 2FSContact name, email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • NHS England Independent Patient Choice and Procurement PanelReview body London

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Staveley Dental CareAwarded supplier 9a Church Street Staveley Chesterfield S43 3TL, Staveley, East Midlands, S43 3TLContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.