Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board
Sir John Robinson House Sir John Robinson Way Arnold Nottingham
Nottingham
NG5 6DA
Contact
Neelam Saroe
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF14 - Nottingham
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Domiciliary Dental Care across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire (including Bassetlaw)
Reference number
AG24009
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85131000 - Dental-practice services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB (referred to as the Commissioner) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver Domiciliary Dental Services across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire (including Bassetlaw).
Domiciliary Dental Services provide and enable the improvement of oral health for individuals and groups who, due to physical, sensory, intellectual, mental, or medical factors, are unable to access conventional dental care. These services are essential in ensuring equitable access to NHS dental care for patients who cannot attend a high street practice.
The Services are intended to be provided from 1st December 2026 for a period of 5 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years (total contract duration, including extensions 7 years) till 30th November 2033.
Please note the deadline for responses to the Competitive Process is 10:00am on Thursday 26th March 2026.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,751,139
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Derbyshire
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Main site or place of performance
Derbyshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Services are intended to be provided from 1st December 2026 for a period of 5 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years (total contract duration, including extensions 7 years) till 30th November 2033.
The estimated total contract value for Lot 1 – Derbyshire is £2,140,075.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,140,075
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
84
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
A period of 5 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years (total contract duration, including extensions 7 years).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Nottinghamshire (including Bassetlaw)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Main site or place of performance
Nottinghamshire (including Bassetlaw)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Services are intended to be provided from 1st December 2026 for a period of 5 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years (total contract duration, including extensions 7 years) till 30th November 2033.
The estimated total contract value for Lot 2 - Nottinghamshire (including Bassetlaw) is £1,611,064.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,611,064
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
84
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
A period of 5 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years (total contract duration, including extensions 7 years).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-034088
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
26 March 2026
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
26 March 2026
Local time
10:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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 Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement exercise. Further information and the ITT documentation can be found via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-tendering system at the following link:
https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?SearchType=Projects
You can also register your interest via this page. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: C409178: Domiciliary Dental Care for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire (including Bassetlaw).
The Basic Selection Questions are Pass/Fail and the award criteria for the Key Criteria Questions are as follows and these will be scored on a 0-5 scoring mechanism;
Key Criteria 1: Quality and Innovation: 38.00%
Key Criteria 2: Value: 12.00%
Key Criteria 3: Integration, Collaboration and Services Sustainability: 20.00%
Key Criteria 4: Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice: 20.00%
Key Criteria 5: Social Value: 10.00%
The evaluation stages are as follows;
Stage 1: Preliminary compliance review
Stage 2: Compliance of the Financial Model Template – (Question 2.01 Value Key Criteria)
Stage 3: Evaluation/moderation/clarification of the Basic Selection Question
Stage 4: Evaluation/moderation/clarification of Key Criteria Questions
Stage 5: Provider Notification of Evaluation Outcome
Neither the publication of this notice nor the employment of any particular terminology nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the Contracting Authority intends to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations.
Please see published procurement documentation for further details.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS England Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel
London
London
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom