Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Grimsby
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
NHS Organisation Data Service
QOQ
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://humberandnorthyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
NHS North of England Commissioning Support
John Snow House
Durham
DH13YG
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC - North East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main 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
NHSE1084 Community Dental Services - North Yorkshire and the City of York - MSP
Reference number
NHSE1084
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (the Relevant Authority) who intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award a contract for the provision of a Community Dental Service across North Yorkshire and the City of York.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £46,730,655
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (the Relevant Authority) who intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award a contract for the provision of a Community Dental Service across North Yorkshire and the City of York.
This service specification outlines the requirements for delivering a Community Dental Service across North Yorkshire and the City of York.
The contract will be for a period of 6 years with the option to extend for a further 3 years, commencing on 01 April 2026.
The estimated total contract value is £46,730,655
two.2.14) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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.
It is the intention to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider Process.
The intention to award decision using the Most Suitable Provider Process has been made by the Deputy Director for Dental Commissioning, Yorkshire and Humber (Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board).
The deadline to express an interest to be considered the Most Suitable Provider is 17:00 on Monday 24 November 2025.
NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this exercise and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, will be conducted via Atamis - contract reference C394582:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
If you find that you need any advice or technical support on the Atamis portal please contact the helpdesk using the following details:
Phone: 0800 0988201
E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
Opening times 8am - 6pm
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
22 December 2025
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