Minor Oral Surgery Contract - Clacton Dental Care Ltd

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

16 Mar 2026, 18:33 GMT

Last source update

16 Mar 2026, 18:33 GMT

Authority reference

2526-223

FTS notice number

2026/S 000-023777

Classification (CPV)

Dental practice and related 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by [Add date]. 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 2015 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 decision makers by midnight on 26th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; They should be submitted in writing to nwicb.contractsandprocurement@nhs.net Conflicts of Interest: There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals involved in the decision making process. This award was approved by the PCCC committee members on 12th Nov 2025 and approved by the Director of Operational Finance on 12th March 2026. The provider was assessed on the following key evaluation criteria: Quality & Innovation - The service maintains high clinical standards through specialist leadership and agile service design Agile practice committed to ongoing training and development. The service has Specialist Oversight: The service is led by a Consultant Oral Surgeon with four dedicated performers. All clinicians undergo a mandatory annual clinical appraisal to ensure ongoing competency. Demonstrated a good level of Clinical Safety: Robust policies govern the management of clinical emergencies. Post-operative safety is guaranteed via a 7-day-a-week dedicated helpline(A 7-day-a-week out-of-hours (OOH) helpline with direct escalation to an IMOS Surgeon), providing immediate advice and escalation to an IMOS surgeon if a clinical review is required. The service is committed to process Innovation: the 14-day triage target via the centralised FDS referral handling ensures rapid clinical decision-making. They use administrative pre-screening to verify medical histories before treatment, reducing the risk of "on-the-day" cancellations and improving surgical efficiency. The service has good level of responsiveness: Following a localised wait-time increase in Great Yarmouth due to surgeon illness, they successfully recruited new specialist staff, reducing wait times from 3 months to under 6 weeks across the entire network. The service is committed to resilience and patient outcomes- Reducing Great Yarmouth wait times from 3 months to 6 weeks following a specialist vacancy. Value - The ICB is assured that the provider meets the following criteria and workforce sustainability. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - the provider will continue to build on its track record of clinical excellence and system integration by delivering sustainable, collaborative healthcare model that bridges the gap between primary and specialist care. They will continue to work closely with GDPs to support high needs patients, providing clinical discharge summaries ensuring referring dentists are fully equipped with treatment outcomes and follow up requirements to resume preventative care. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - The provider is committed to continue to prioritise equitable access for patients with mobility impairments, by ensuring accessibility needs are identified immediately at the point of referral. They will ensure that wheelchair users and those with limited mobility are routinely treated in ground-floor surgeries, ensuring a seamless and dignified patient experience. The provider will continue to provide specialised support for patients who might otherwise be "screened out" of primary care settings. Patients with complex medical histories or additional needs will continue to receive dedicated telephone or face-to-face consultations. These sessions allow for bespoke adjustments to be made to the treatment plan, ensuring that the most vulnerable patients receive safe, specialist care within a community setting rather than requiring a hospital referral. By maintaining these standards, the provider ensures that the new contract will be defined by inclusivity and patient-centered delivery, effectively reaching underserved populations and ensuring that access for all is a reality across the entire contract footprint. Social value - The provider is committed to the green strategy MESOS portal - current initiatives include: Minimising carbon emissions through efficient patient and staff scheduling. Digital Transformation- the provder is moving to paperless communication (SMS/Email) for patient correspondence. By optimising hot water usage and fostering sustainable behavioral changes among staff the provider is ensuring energy efficiency. Provider is partnering with PHS for licensed, regulatory-compliant clinical waste disposal, ensuring safe segregation and environmentally responsible handling. Community Contribution: The service strengthens the local dental economy by workforce recruitment, expanding their Level 2 workforce and skills, supporting GDPs with timely referral pathways, keeping specialist oral health management within the local community.

• Clacton Dental Care LtdAwarded supplierGB-COH: 07505621 Watford, East of England

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