Planning

Minor Oral Surgery

  • NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-018526

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-065fd5

Published 2 March 2026, 2:39pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF15 7QZ

Contact

Lucy Hill

Email

lucy.hill2@wales.nhs.uk

Telephone

+44 2921501500

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL14 - South West Wales

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

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

Minor Oral Surgery

Reference number

P0091

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to commission a service to deliver Level 2 minor oral surgery services in a primary care or community setting, for patients over 16 years of age who live in the counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

We are keen to engage with providers who currently operate, or who could establish, a clinical base within or close to our counties. Our ambition is to secure high-quality, sustainable services that are delivered as locally as possible for our communities. We are seeking open dialogue with a broad range of interested providers to better understand what is possible.

The aim of the engagement is to help shape the procurement approach, and a delivery model.

It is intended to issue the tender in three (3) Lots, one (1) for each county.

HDUHB are seeking expressions of interest from potential providers who may wish to deliver this service. Interested providers are invited to contact us for further information, via lucy.hill2@wales.nhs.uk

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Minor Oral Surgery - Carmarthenshire

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL14 - South West Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to commission a service to deliver Level 2 minor oral surgery services in a primary care or community setting, for patients over 16 years of age who live in Carmarthenshire

Procedures are to include

Dento-alveolar surgery including 3rd molar surgery.

Single root apicectomies (if previous conventional endodontic treatment options have been exhausted).

Multiple extractions.

Removal of buried roots and impacted teeth.

Surgical exposure of unerupted teeth.

Management of supernumerary teeth.

Service Aims

As part of a Minor Oral Surgery clinical team, provide clinical triage for all referrals, via the all Wales electronic Referral Management Service (e-REM) to ensure patients are managed in accordance with the most appropriate dental care pathway & identify any inappropriate referrals from Primary Care Performers. Data will be shared with all stakeholders.

Undertake a Clinical Assessment of referrals in order to ensure signposting to appropriate services.

Deliver Oral Surgical services for Hywel Dda University Health Board residents (16 yrs and over).

Offer patient choice of accessible treatment centres.

Offer an appropriate skill mix for dealing with minor oral surgery procedures under Local Anaesthetic (LA) and/or conscious sedation.

Enhance positive working relationships between the Providers, the Health Board and Hospital Dental Services.

two.2.14) Additional information

HDUHB are seeking expressions of interest from from potential providers who may wish to deliver this service in Carmarthenshire.

Interested providers are invited to contact us for further information, via lucy.hill2@wales.nhs.uk

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Minor Oral Surgery - Ceredigion

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL14 - South West Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to commission a service to deliver Level 2 minor oral surgery services in a primary care or community setting, for patients over 16 years of age who live in Ceredigion.

Procedures are to include

Dento-alveolar surgery including 3rd molar surgery.

Single root apicectomies (if previous conventional endodontic treatment options have been exhausted).

Multiple extractions.

Removal of buried roots and impacted teeth.

Surgical exposure of unerupted teeth.

Management of supernumerary teeth.

Service Aims

As part of a Minor Oral Surgery clinical team, provide clinical triage for all referrals, via the all Wales electronic Referral Management Service (e-REM) to ensure patients are managed in accordance with the most appropriate dental care pathway & identify any inappropriate referrals from Primary Care Performers. Data will be shared with all stakeholders.

Undertake a Clinical Assessment of referrals in order to ensure signposting to appropriate services.

Deliver Oral Surgical services for Hywel Dda University Health Board residents (16 yrs and over).

Offer patient choice of accessible treatment centres.

Offer an appropriate skill mix for dealing with minor oral surgery procedures under Local Anaesthetic (LA) and/or conscious sedation.

Enhance positive working relationships between the Providers, the Health Board and Hospital Dental Services.

two.2.14) Additional information

HDUHB are seeking expressions of interest from potential providers who may wish to deliver this service in Ceredigion.

Interested providers are invited to contact us for further information, via lucy.hill2@wales.nhs.uk

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Minor Oral Surgery - Pembrokeshire

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL14 - South West Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to commission a service to deliver Level 2 minor oral surgery services in a primary care or community setting, for patients over 16 years of age who live in Pembrokeshire.

Procedures are to include

Dento-alveolar surgery including 3rd molar surgery.

Single root apicectomies (if previous conventional endodontic treatment options have been exhausted).

Multiple extractions.

Removal of buried roots and impacted teeth.

Surgical exposure of unerupted teeth.

Management of supernumerary teeth.

Service Aims

As part of a Minor Oral Surgery clinical team, provide clinical triage for all referrals, via the all Wales electronic Referral Management Service (e-REM) to ensure patients are managed in accordance with the most appropriate dental care pathway & identify any inappropriate referrals from Primary Care Performers. Data will be shared with all stakeholders.

Undertake a Clinical Assessment of referrals in order to ensure signposting to appropriate services.

Deliver Oral Surgical services for Hywel Dda University Health Board residents (16 yrs and over).

Offer patient choice of accessible treatment centres.

Offer an appropriate skill mix for dealing with minor oral surgery procedures under Local Anaesthetic (LA) and/or conscious sedation.

Enhance positive working relationships between the Providers, the Health Board and Hospital Dental Services.

two.2.14) Additional information

HDUHB are seeking expressions of interest from potential providers who may wish to deliver this service in Pembrokeshire.

Interested providers are invited to contact us for further information, via lucy.hill2@wales.nhs.uk

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 April 2026


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Interested providers are invited to attend an online market engagement event on 16 March 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm. Interested providers are invited to contact us for further information, via lucy.hill2@wales.nhs.uk

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=162209.

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