Planning

Dental Solutions 2026-PSR

  • Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-020026

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-051e35 (view related notices)

Published 5 March 2026, 3:26pm



Scope

Reference

PR-5106

Description

HealthTrust Europe is establishing a Framework Agreement to appoint suppliers capable of providing a fulIrange of Outsourced Goods & Services it is intended the framework will be divided into the following lots:

Lot 8 – Outsourced Dental Laboratory Services Goods and Services for this Lot encompasses the manufacture, customization of a variety of products to assist in the provision of oral health care by a licensed dentist. These products will include the production and restoration of crowns, bridges, dentures, and other dental products such as dental implants.

Lot 9 – Outsourced Orthodontic Services Goods and services for this lot encompasses the goods and services of orthodontics that focuses on the correction of irregularities in the teeth (especially alignment and occlusion) and jaws. This includes treating and controlling various aspects of facial growth (dentofacial orthopaedics) and the shape and development of the jaw.

Lot 10 – Dental Services This lot is a Healthcare Facility focused on diagnosing, preventing and treatment of the oral health concerns of patients. Its primary role is to provide dental care and promote good oral hygiene for patients. The Dental Service will offer a range of services designed to address different aspects of oral health, from routine check-ups and preventative care to advanced restorative and cosmetic treatment

The bodies to whom the use of this framework will be open include all contracting authorities in the United Kingdom as defined in Section 1 of the Procurement Act 2023.

In particular, the entities in the UK (especially those of a health and/or social care nature) listed in the downloadable spreadsheet at the following link are envisaged as framework users:

https://www.ons.gov.uk/methodology/classificationsandstandards/economicstatisticsclassifications/introductiontoeconomicstatisticsclassifications

This list includes each organisation’s successors and assigns, any equivalent organisations, and associated organisations created due to any organisational changes.

This framework will be open to:

Any bodies or organisations operating in the UK of a health and/or social care nature;

Any organisations with similar procurement needs;

Any UK-based central government authority listed in Annex I of Directive 2014/24/EU, to the extent still relevant under retained EU law and consistent with the Procurement Act 2023.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

  • £500,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £600,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
  • Possible extension to 30 June 2030
  • 4 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 33141800 - Dental consumables
  • 85131000 - Dental-practice services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Engagement

Engagement deadline

24 April 2026

Engagement process description

HealthTrust Europe plans to conduct engagement through virtual/in-person meetings and discussions with potential suppliers who are able to provide products and services detailed in the scope of the procurement.This engagement exercise aims to establish:- Specification development and understanding of solutions available in the market- Identify all potential suppliers for this requirement (Including SMEs) and provide the opportunity to be awarded to the framework- Understanding the commercial structure that aligns to market expectations and will meet the requirements of any Contracting Authorities- Notifying the market and building capacity to prepare for the procurement and contract award. Please reach out to Charlie Jenkinson at HealthTrust Europe via email at Charlie.Jenkinson@htepg.com to schedule an engagement meeting. Engagement meetings will take place between 6th March 2026 and 24th April 2026.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

1 May 2026


Contracting authority

Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

  • NHS Organisation Data Service: RAJ

Nether Mayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Contact name: Customer Care

Telephone: 01268 524900

Email: customercare@htepg.com

Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk/

Region: UKH37 - Essex Thames Gateway

Organisation type: Public authority - central government


Other organisation

These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.

HealthTrust Europe LLP

Summary of their role in this procurement: On 11th August 2021, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSE) published a contract notice for procurement partner services. HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) was selected to provide these services under the MSE Framework, including access to HTE's public sector frameworks. HTE is now conducting this procurement exercise as part of its services to the Customers under the MSE Framework.

  • Companies House: OC358224

19 George Road

Birmingham

B15 1NU

United Kingdom

Contact name: Customer Care

Telephone: 08458875000

Email: customercare@htepg.com

Region: UKG31 - Birmingham


Contact organisation

Contact HealthTrust Europe LLP for any enquiries.