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01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)

Minor Oral Surgery

  • First published: 02 March 2026
  • Last modified: 02 March 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-162209
Published by:
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Authority ID:
AA0221
Publication date:
02 March 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
Yes

Abstract

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to commission a service to deliver Level 2 minor oral surgery services in a primary care or community setting, for patients over 16 years of age who live in the counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. We are keen to engage with providers who currently operate, or who could establish, a clinical base within or close to our counties. Our ambition is to secure high-quality, sustainable services that are delivered as locally as possible for our communities. We are seeking open dialogue with a broad range of interested providers to better understand what is possible. The aim of the engagement is to help shape the procurement approach, and a delivery model. It is intended to issue the tender in three (3) Lots, one (1) for each county. HDUHB are seeking expressions of interest from potential providers who may wish to deliver this service. Interested providers are invited to contact us for further information, via lucy.hill2@wales.nhs.uk CPV: 85130000, 85130000, 85130000, 85130000.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF15 7QZ

UK

Contact person: Lucy Hill

Telephone: +44 2921501500

E-mail: lucy.hill2@wales.nhs.uk

NUTS: UKL14

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


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

Minor Oral Surgery

Reference number: P0091

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85130000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to commission a service to deliver Level 2 minor oral surgery services in a primary care or community setting, for patients over 16 years of age who live in the counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

We are keen to engage with providers who currently operate, or who could establish, a clinical base within or close to our counties. Our ambition is to secure high-quality, sustainable services that are delivered as locally as possible for our communities. We are seeking open dialogue with a broad range of interested providers to better understand what is possible.

The aim of the engagement is to help shape the procurement approach, and a delivery model.

It is intended to issue the tender in three (3) Lots, one (1) for each county.

HDUHB are seeking expressions of interest from potential providers who may wish to deliver this service. Interested providers are invited to contact us for further information, via lucy.hill2@wales.nhs.uk

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 5 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Minor Oral Surgery - Carmarthenshire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85130000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL14

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to commission a service to deliver Level 2 minor oral surgery services in a primary care or community setting, for patients over 16 years of age who live in Carmarthenshire

Procedures are to include

Dento-alveolar surgery including 3rd molar surgery.

Single root apicectomies (if previous conventional endodontic treatment options have been exhausted).

Multiple extractions.

Removal of buried roots and impacted teeth.

Surgical exposure of unerupted teeth.

Management of supernumerary teeth.

Service Aims

As part of a Minor Oral Surgery clinical team, provide clinical triage for all referrals, via the all Wales electronic Referral Management Service (e-REM) to ensure patients are managed in accordance with the most appropriate dental care pathway & identify any inappropriate referrals from Primary Care Performers. Data will be shared with all stakeholders.

Undertake a Clinical Assessment of referrals in order to ensure signposting to appropriate services.

Deliver Oral Surgical services for Hywel Dda University Health Board residents (16 yrs and over).

Offer patient choice of accessible treatment centres.

Offer an appropriate skill mix for dealing with minor oral surgery procedures under Local Anaesthetic (LA) and/or conscious sedation.

Enhance positive working relationships between the Providers, the Health Board and Hospital Dental Services.

II.2.14) Additional information

HDUHB are seeking expressions of interest from from potential providers who may wish to deliver this service in Carmarthenshire.

Interested providers are invited to contact us for further information, via lucy.hill2@wales.nhs.uk

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Minor Oral Surgery - Ceredigion

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85130000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL14

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to commission a service to deliver Level 2 minor oral surgery services in a primary care or community setting, for patients over 16 years of age who live in Ceredigion.

Procedures are to include

Dento-alveolar surgery including 3rd molar surgery.

Single root apicectomies (if previous conventional endodontic treatment options have been exhausted).

Multiple extractions.

Removal of buried roots and impacted teeth.

Surgical exposure of unerupted teeth.

Management of supernumerary teeth.

Service Aims

As part of a Minor Oral Surgery clinical team, provide clinical triage for all referrals, via the all Wales electronic Referral Management Service (e-REM) to ensure patients are managed in accordance with the most appropriate dental care pathway & identify any inappropriate referrals from Primary Care Performers. Data will be shared with all stakeholders.

Undertake a Clinical Assessment of referrals in order to ensure signposting to appropriate services.

Deliver Oral Surgical services for Hywel Dda University Health Board residents (16 yrs and over).

Offer patient choice of accessible treatment centres.

Offer an appropriate skill mix for dealing with minor oral surgery procedures under Local Anaesthetic (LA) and/or conscious sedation.

Enhance positive working relationships between the Providers, the Health Board and Hospital Dental Services.

II.2.14) Additional information

HDUHB are seeking expressions of interest from potential providers who may wish to deliver this service in Ceredigion.

Interested providers are invited to contact us for further information, via lucy.hill2@wales.nhs.uk

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Minor Oral Surgery - Pembrokeshire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85130000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL14

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to commission a service to deliver Level 2 minor oral surgery services in a primary care or community setting, for patients over 16 years of age who live in Pembrokeshire.

Procedures are to include

Dento-alveolar surgery including 3rd molar surgery.

Single root apicectomies (if previous conventional endodontic treatment options have been exhausted).

Multiple extractions.

Removal of buried roots and impacted teeth.

Surgical exposure of unerupted teeth.

Management of supernumerary teeth.

Service Aims

As part of a Minor Oral Surgery clinical team, provide clinical triage for all referrals, via the all Wales electronic Referral Management Service (e-REM) to ensure patients are managed in accordance with the most appropriate dental care pathway & identify any inappropriate referrals from Primary Care Performers. Data will be shared with all stakeholders.

Undertake a Clinical Assessment of referrals in order to ensure signposting to appropriate services.

Deliver Oral Surgical services for Hywel Dda University Health Board residents (16 yrs and over).

Offer patient choice of accessible treatment centres.

Offer an appropriate skill mix for dealing with minor oral surgery procedures under Local Anaesthetic (LA) and/or conscious sedation.

Enhance positive working relationships between the Providers, the Health Board and Hospital Dental Services.

II.2.14) Additional information

HDUHB are seeking expressions of interest from potential providers who may wish to deliver this service in Pembrokeshire.

Interested providers are invited to contact us for further information, via lucy.hill2@wales.nhs.uk

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/04/2026

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

Interested providers are invited to attend an online market engagement event on 16 March 2026, 1:00pm-2:00pm. Interested providers are invited to contact us for further information, via lucy.hill2@wales.nhs.uk

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=162209.

(WA Ref:162209)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

02/03/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85130000 Dental practice and related services Health services

Delivery locations

ID Description
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
lucy.hill2@wales.nhs.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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