Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board
Haylock House Kettering Parkway Venture Park
Kettering
NN15 6EY
UK
Contact person: Neelam Saroe
E-mail: neelamsaroe@nhs.net
NUTS: UKF25
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/icb
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/icb
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
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
Recurrent Redistribution of Orthodontic UOAs in Northampton
Reference number: NHSDLN210
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85131100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Northamptonshire ICB (referred to as the Commissioner) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver Recurrent Distribution of Orthodontic UOAs in Northampton.<br/><br/>Orthodontic services play a key role in improving oral health outcomes for children and young people across Northamptonshire. The service provides specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of malocclusion, supporting functional improvement, long-term oral health, and enhanced quality of life. <br/><br/>The Services are intended to be provided from 1st January 2027 for a period of 3 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years (total contract duration, including extensions 5 years) till 31st December 2031.<br/><br/>Please note the deadline for responses to the Competitive Process is 10:00am on 8th June 2026.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 031 914.50
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85130000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF2
Main site or place of performance:
Northampton
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
In late 2025, the contract with the incumbent orthodontic provider in Northampton was terminated, resulting in an immediate need for the ICB to secure ongoing provision for recurrent orthodontic activity.<br/><br/>To maintain continuity of care and uphold statutory duties around access, quality and patient safety, the ICB is now commissioning recurrent orthodontic UOA activity to stabilise provision within the locality. <br/><br/>The service sets out the requirements for the delivery of orthodontic services across Northamptonshire, ensuring: <br/><br/>• continuity of treatment for existing patients <br/>• timely access to assessment and initiation of care for new referrals <br/>• compliance with national orthodontic commissioning standards <br/>• robust clinical governance and safeguarding arrangements <br/>• equitable access across the county <br/>• clear reporting, performance and quality measures.<br/><br/>Orthodontics is the dental specialty concerned with facial growth, the development of the dentition and occlusion, and the assessment, diagnosis, interception and treatment of malocclusions and facial irregularities. Treatment planning considers both functional and psychosocial factors, ensuring that orthodontic intervention is undertaken only where it is in the patient’s best interests.<br/><br/>The new commissioning arrangement aims to restore predictable capacity following the provider termination, protect patient safety, and ensure that children and young people continue to receive high-quality orthodontic care aligned with national guidance and local oral health priorities.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
3 031 914.50
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Services are intended to be provided from 1st January 2027 for a period of 3 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years (total contract duration, including extensions 5 years) till 31st December 2031.
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-062258
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
08/06/2026
Local time: 10:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
08/06/2026
Local time: 10:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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.<br/><br/>The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement exercise. Further information and the ITT documentation can be found via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-tendering system at the following link:<br/><br/>https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?SearchType=Projects<br/><br/>You can also register your interest via this page. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: C421745: Recurrent Redistribution of Orthodontic UOAs in Northampton<br/><br/>The Basic Selection Questions are Pass/Fail and the award criteria for the Key Criteria Questions are as follows and these will be scored on a 0-5 scoring mechanism or for information only;<br/><br/>Key Criteria 1: Quality and Innovation: 47.00%<br/>Key Criteria 2: Value: 6.00%<br/>Key Criteria 3 Integration, Collaboration and Services Sustainability: 29.00%<br/>Key Criteria 4: Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice: 8.00%<br/>Key Criteria 5: Social Value: 10.00%<br/><br/>The evaluation stages are as follows;<br/><br/>Stage 1: Preliminary compliance review<br/>Stage 2: Compliance of the Financial Model Template <br/>Stage 3: Evaluation of the Basic Selection Question<br/>Stage 4: Evaluation of Key Criteria Questions<br/>Stage 5: Provider Notification of Evaluation Outcome.<br/><br/>Neither the publication of this notice nor the employment of any particular terminology nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the Contracting Authority intends to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations.<br/><br/>Please see published procurement documentation for further details.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS England Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel
London
London
SE1 8UG
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/how-commissioning-is-changing/nhs-provider-selection-regime/independent-patient-choice-and-procurement-panel/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/05/2026