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:
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
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham