Scope
Reference
C370990
Description
Dental Exemption Checking Service (DECS) 2025/2026
The Provider will investigate a random sample of dental claims from patients who have claimed exemption from payment to verify the accuracy of the exemption declared. Claims are verified by cross checking the patient details on the dental claim against the Provider records of valid exemption schemes which the Provider administer in addition to DWP records.
Contract 1. Dental Exemption Checking Service (DECS) 2025/2026
Supplier
Contract value
- £7,589,216 excluding VAT
- £7,589,216 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 19 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212400 - Fraud audit services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
NHS BSA
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDZ-5139-HQCJ
Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside
Newcastle
NE15 8NX
United Kingdom
Email: hrss.bmt@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Associated people/organisations:
Not applicable
Contract 1. Dental Exemption Checking Service (DECS) 2025/2026
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government