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/
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
Reference number
NHSE1084
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health 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 followed 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.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £46,730,655
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Main site or place of performance
North Yorkshire and the City of York
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.
The service specification outlined the requirements for delivering a Community Dental Service across North Yorkshire and the City of York.
NECS utilised an electronic tendering tool to manage this exercise and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there were no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, was conducted via Atamis - contract reference C394582: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider process. 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.
The lifetime value of the contract is £46,730,655.
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.
This is an existing service.
This is a new provider.
The contract period is 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2035.
The previous notice regarding this opportunity was 2025/S 000-072537, published 10 November 2025.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Most Suitable Provider process with regard to the key criteria / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Most Suitable Provider process with regard to the key criteria / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend contract for 3 years, subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance, and at the sole discretion of the Relevant Authority.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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.
The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight 31 December 2025.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Title
NHSE1084 Community Dental Services - North Yorkshire and the City of York
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 December 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Community Dental Services CIC
Colworth House, Colworth Park
Sharnbrook
MK44 1LZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Companies House
7476618
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £46,730,655
Total value of the contract/lot: £46,730,655
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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.
The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight 31 December 2025.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Written representations should be sent to: necsu.psrprocurement@nhs.net
The intention to award decision using the Most Suitable Provider Process has been made by the Expenditure Panel and Dental Executive Group (Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board) - Andrew Hobson, Deputy Director Dental.
The Relevant Authority, as part of the Most Suitable Provider process, have reviewed the key criteria. The evidence shows that the Provider can satisfy the proposed new contract.
The evidence shows that the Provider can provide a quality service which meets the needs of the population they serve and is continually addressing and reducing inequalities in both service, access and outcomes. It shows the provider can treat both patients and staff with equality and are continually seeking improvements in social value including their environment.
The information gathered evidences that the provider can meet the key criteria and requirements of the specification.
All involved in the process completed a conflict of interest declaration. No conflicts were identified.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Grimsby
Country
United Kingdom