Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
RC000651
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR47TJ
UK
E-mail: joe.p.jackson@uea.ac.uk
NUTS: UKH15
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.uea.ac.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: University
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Clinical Lead Associate Dentist (Contract for Services)
Reference number: PURCON 5121
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85131000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Opportunity to join a unique university dental practice.
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Lead Associate Dentist to join the University of East Anglia's on-campus Dental Practice.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
400 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH15
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Practice
Located in a modern, purpose-built Health & Community Centre at the heart of the university campus, the practice offers:
• Large, stable, and consistently busy patient base
• Fully supported by experienced dental nursing and administrative teams
• Collaborative environment alongside medical and wellbeing services
• Opportunity to engage with a developing university dental training programme
What we're looking for
• GDC registered Dentist with Performer Number
• Recognised Dental Qualification
• Experience work in NHS and/or private practice
• Strong understanding of current clinical standards, compliance, and best practice
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality NHS (and private) dental care
• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and supervision
• Help shape and improve clinical standards and patient care
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
08/07/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) 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.
The intention is to award a contract following the Most Suitable Provider Process.
The award of the contract will be decided by suitably qualified individuals including: Dental Practice Manager and Director of Commercial Services.
University of East Anglia will be guided by the five key criteria outlined in the NHS Provider Selection Regime for assessment of submission(s) in this process to select a suitable provider the under Most Suitable Provider route.
These criteria are:
1. Quality and innovation
2. Value
3. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability
4. Improving access and reducing health inequalities
5. Social value
For further information regarding this opportunity please contact procurement@uea.ac.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/06/2026