Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
QH8
Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Road
Basildon
SS14 3HG
UK
Contact person: NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Telephone: +44 1268594350
E-mail: kevin.edwards@attain.co.uk
NUTS: UKH3
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
MSE - Minor Oral Surgery (Dental)
Reference number: ACE-0873-2026-MSE
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85131110
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Level 2 Minor Oral Surgery contracts are due to expire on the 31st of March 2026. The current contracts commenced in 2019 and were for 5 years with an extension clause of a further 2 years that was enacted.
This service was commissioned to enable patients that required dental surgery to be treated in high street practices with the required skills rather than in Secondary care settings to improve patient experience, reduce patient waiting times and to reduce costs and demands on hospital services.
Two of the providers, The Essex Dental Clinic and Hutton Village where the provider has an additional Sedation contract to allow Minor Oral Surgery to be carried out under sedation.
There are no concerns in regard to performance and quality of the current contract holders.
There is a need for the continuation of Minor Oral Surgery services, the ICB Executive have given approval to recommission these contracts for 1 year plus 1 year extension using PSR Direct Award C. This will ensure continued MOS treatment for patients and enable us to reexamine this service when the current reconfiguration of ICB’s and boundaries has taken place with minimum disruption to patients and services.
The new contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and if fully extended, run to 31st March 2028.
The indicative values of the contract across all 10 contracts including separate sedation contract is £1,726,251.49 exclusive of extension and £3,452,502.99 inclusive of the one year extension option. • The indicative values are calculated based on a cost price per patient treated on past activity and worked out over the next 1 + 1 year.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
3 452 502.99
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85130000
85131100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH3
Main site or place of performance:
Mid and South Essex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Level 2 Minor Oral Surgery contracts are due to expire on the 31st of March 2026. The current contracts commenced in 2019 and were for 5 years with an extension clause of a further 2 years that was enacted.
This service was commissioned to enable patients that required dental surgery to be treated in high street practices with the required skills rather than in Secondary care settings to improve patient experience, reduce patient waiting times and to reduce costs and demands on hospital services.
Oral surgery deals with the assessment, diagnosis, care and management of the mouth and jaws when surgical intervention is necessary.
Primary Care dental practitioners are expected to undertake simple extractions. Most oral surgery is undertaken in general dental practices, although some patients requiring more complex procedures are referred elsewhere for treatment.
The most complex oral surgery is undertaken in hospitals. When a treatment required is too complex to be undertaken in a general dental practice, but not sufficiently complex to be undertaken in a hospital. In these instances, treatment may be referred to and undertaken within a primary care Level 2 Minor Oral Surgery (MOS) service.
A patient referred into this service by their General Dental Practice will be triaged and allocated to their nearest available MOS provider, or MOS provider with Sedation, unless patient choice is indicated. Upon receipt of the referral the MOS provider will further assess the patient and if appropriate treat the patient after which they will be discharged back to their GDP.
Two of the providers, The Essex Dental Clinic and Hutton Village where the provider has an additional Sedation contract to allow Minor Oral Surgery to be carried out under sedation.
There are no concerns in regard to performance and quality of the current contract holders.
There is a need for the continuation of Minor Oral Surgery services, the ICB Executive have given approval to recommission these contracts for 1 year plus 1 year extension using PSR Direct Award C. This will ensure continued MOS treatment for patients and enable us to reexamine this service when the current reconfiguration of ICB’s and boundaries has taken place with minimum disruption to patients and services.
The new contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and if fully extended, run to 31st March 2028.
The indicative values of the contract across all 10 contracts including separate sedation contract is £1,726,251.49 exclusive of extension and £3,452,502.99 inclusive of the one year extension option. • The indicative values are calculated based on a cost price per patient treated on past activity and worked out over the next 1 + 1 year.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
100
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
Level 2 Minor Oral Surgery contracts are due to expire on the 31st of March 2026. A total of ten (10) contracts will be awarded for MInor Oral Surgery, two of the providers, The Essex Dental Clinic and Hutton Village where the provider has an additional Sedation contract to allow Minor Oral Surgery to be carried out under sedation. There are no concerns in regard to performance and quality of the current contract holders.
There is a need for the continuation of Minor Oral Surgery services, the ICB Executive have given approval to recommission these contracts for 1 year plus 1 year extension using PSR Direct Award C. This will ensure continued MOS treatment for patients and enable us to reexamine this service when the current reconfiguration of ICB’s and boundaries has taken place with minimum disruption to patients and services.
The new contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and if fully extended, run to 31st March 2028.
The value of the contract across all 10 contracts including separate sedation contract is £1,726,251.49 exclusive of extension and £3,452,502.99 inclusive of the one year extension option.
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 Public Contract Regulations 2015 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 Friday 6th March 2026 by email to kevin.edwards@attain.co.uk. This contract has not yet been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Written Representations should be sent to kevin.edwards@attain.co.uk
The decision makers for award in this instance are the Mid and South Essex ICB Executive Board.
All potential conflicts of interest were managed in accordance with the ICB's Declaration of Interests Policy and related governance procedures. All relevant parties are required to declare any actual or perceived conflicts, and appropriate steps be taken to record, review, and manage them in line with national guidance. No conflicts were identified during the process.
The Contracting Authority is intending to award the contract to existing providers following a direct award process C. The existing providers are satisfying the requirements of the original contract. The provider have been assessed against the criteria specified for this DAP C process, and the supplier meets the requirements specified, and it is expected that they will satisfy the requirements of the new contract.
The incumbent provider is currently meeting contractual requirements in line with the service specification. All five key criteria were assigned equal weighting of 20%, reflecting the balanced importance of each in the context of the service being commissioned.
For clarity the key criteria and weights are as follows:
key criteria 1. Quality and innovation - 28%
key criteria 2. Value - 30%
key criteria 3. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 16%
key criteria 4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 16%
key criteria 5. Social value - 10%
The basic selection criteria were assessed through a structured review of the provider's financial standing, technical capability, regulatory compliance, and service track record. These assessments confirmed the provider's suitability and capacity to deliver against the contract requirements. The incumbent provider is currently meeting contractual requirements in line with the service specification.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
Title: MSE - Minor Oral Surgery
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/02/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clacton Dental Care Ltd t/a Dental Care – Together Dental
12337778
Oak House, Reeds Crescent,
Watford
WD24 4PH
UK
E-mail: clactonreception@together.dental
NUTS: UKH23
Internet address(es)
URL: www.together.dental
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 163 052.31
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: MSE - Minor Oral Surgery
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/02/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dentistry For You
V80336
Leigh Primary Care Centre, 288 Leigh Road
Leigh On Sea
SS9 1BW
UK
Telephone: +44 1702842326
NUTS: UKH3
Internet address(es)
URL: www.dentistryforyou.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 290 281.69
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: MSE - Minor Oral Surgery
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/02/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Essex Dental Clinic
V14698
Business Centre, Earls Colne Business Park
Colchester
C)6 2NS
UK
Telephone: +44 1787222828
E-mail: info@essexdentalclinic.co.uk
NUTS: UKH3
Internet address(es)
URL: www.essexdentalclinic.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 270 865.69
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: MSE - Minor Oral Surgery (Sedation)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/02/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Essex Dental Clinic
V14698
Business Centre, Earls Colne Business Park
Colchester
CO6 2NS
UK
Telephone: +44 1787222828
E-mail: info@essexdentalclinic.co.uk
NUTS: UKH3
Internet address(es)
URL: www.essexdentalclinic.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 225 491.55
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: MSE - Minor Oral Surgery
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/02/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Goodleigh Dental Practice
V07878
41 Broomfield Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1SY
UK
Telephone: +44 1245257181
NUTS: UKH3
Internet address(es)
URL: www.goodleighdental.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 217 123.59
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: MSE - Minor Oral Surgery
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/02/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Inspire Dental Purfleet
06034162
Tank Hill Road
Purfleet
RM19 1SX
UK
Telephone: +44 1708863123
NUTS: UKH3
Internet address(es)
URL: www.inspiredentalpurfleet.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 75 560.67
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: MSE - Minor Oral Surgery
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/02/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Inspire Dental Rochford
08223045
9 West Street
Rochford
SS14 1BE
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 387 309.03
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: MSE - Minor Oral Surgery
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/02/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BUPA Dental Care
V09298
12 Penhaligon Court, Guithavon Street
Witham
CM8 1BQ
UK
NUTS: UKH3
Internet address(es)
URL: www.bupa.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 329 656.20
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: MSE - Minor Oral Surgery
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/02/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hutton Village Dental Practice Limited
06271529
Rosehill New Barn Lane
Cheltenham
GL52 3LZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1277245390
NUTS: UKK13
Internet address(es)
URL: www.huttonvillagedental.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 40 729.35
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: MSE - Minor Oral Surgery (Sedation)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/02/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hutton Village Dental Practice Limited
06271529
Rosehill New Barn Lane
Cheltenham
GL52 3LZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1277245390
NUTS: UKK13
Internet address(es)
URL: www.huttonvillagedental.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 452 432.92
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Level 2 Minor Oral Surgery contracts are due to expire on the 31st of March 2026. A total of ten (10) contracts will be awarded for MInor Oral Surgery, two of the providers, The Essex Dental Clinic and Hutton Village where the provider has an additional Sedation contract to allow Minor Oral Surgery to be carried out under sedation. There are no concerns in regard to performance and quality of the current contract holders.
There is a need for the continuation of Minor Oral Surgery services, the ICB Executive have given approval to recommission these contracts for 1 year plus 1 year extension using PSR Direct Award C. This will ensure continued MOS treatment for patients and enable us to reexamine this service when the current reconfiguration of ICB’s and boundaries has taken place with minimum disruption to patients and services.
The new contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and if fully extended, run to 31st March 2028.
The value of the contract across all 10 contracts including separate sedation contract is £1,726,251.49 exclusive of extension and £3,452,502.99 inclusive of the one year extension option.
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 Public Contract Regulations 2015 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 Friday 6th March 2026 by email to kevin.edwards@attain.co.uk. This contract has not yet been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Written Representations should be sent to kevin.edwards@attain.co.uk
The decision makers for award in this instance are the Mid and South Essex ICB Executive Board.
All potential conflicts of interest were managed in accordance with the ICB's Declaration of Interests Policy and related governance procedures. All relevant parties are required to declare any actual or perceived conflicts, and appropriate steps be taken to record, review, and manage them in line with national guidance. No conflicts were identified during the process.
The Contracting Authority is intending to award the contract to existing providers following a direct award process C. The existing providers are satisfying the requirements of the original contract. The provider have been assessed against the criteria specified for this DAP C process, and the supplier meets the requirements specified, and it is expected that they will satisfy the requirements of the new contract.
The incumbent provider is currently meeting contractual requirements in line with the service specification. All five key criteria were assigned equal weighting of 20%, reflecting the balanced importance of each in the context of the service being commissioned.
For clarity the key criteria and weights are as follows:
key criteria 1. Quality and innovation - 28%
key criteria 2. Value - 30%
key criteria 3. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 16%
key criteria 4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 16%
key criteria 5. Social value - 10%
The basic selection criteria were assessed through a structured review of the provider's financial standing, technical capability, regulatory compliance, and service track record. These assessments confirmed the provider's suitability and capacity to deliver against the contract requirements. The incumbent provider is currently meeting contractual requirements in line with the service specification.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Road
Basildon
SS14 3HG
UK
Telephone: +44 1268594350
E-mail: kevin.edwards@attain.co.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Road
Basildon
SS14 3HG
UK
Telephone: +44 1268594350
E-mail: kevin.edwards@attain.co.uk
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Road
Basildon
SS14 3HG
UK
Telephone: +44 1268594350
E-mail: kevin.edwards@attain.co.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/02/2026