Orthodontic Dental Services in Norfolk [Direct Award Process C]

CPV: Orthodontic 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

26 Mar 2026, 10:28 GMT

Last source update

26 Mar 2026, 10:28 GMT

Authority reference

AG25528

FTS notice number

2026/S 000-027751

Classification (CPV)

Orthodontic services

Delivery area

East of England (UKH15)

Official registry OCID

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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.<br/><br/>Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 2400hrs (Midnight) 10th April 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.

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 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 2400hrs (Midnight) 10th April 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 Norfolk and Waveney Board, Primary Care Commissioning Committee and ICB Executive Management Team.<br/><br/>There were no conflicts of interests declared in reaching the decision to award.<br/><br/>The Relevant Authority assessed incumbent providers and gathered evidence using the following Key Criteria.<br/>1. Quality and innovation<br/>2. Value<br/>3. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability<br/>4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice<br/>5. Social value<br/><br/>Evidence was gathered and collated, and a summary narrative position was produced to identify the key elements from their local perspectives, and to produce a comprehensive portfolio of evidence to support a direct award under Direct Award C. The criteria above were weighted with equal importance and evidence documented accordingly from the provider.<br/><br/>Based on the evidence submitted, the Relevant Authority were satisfied that the Direct Award of contracts to the identified Orthodontic Service Providers are in line with the required criteria and are satisfied that the providers are an appropriate and suitable providers for the future.<br/><br/>The assessment against each criterion was undertaken based on the current service delivery model and performance. The suppliers meet all the requirements specified to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, and are expected that they will satisfy the requirements of the new contract going forwards.

• Smile OrthodonticsAwarded supplier Carlton Lodge, 18 Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norwich, UK, NR2 2LX

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