Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Headquarters, Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
UK
Telephone: +44 2921501263
E-mail: BCU.DentalContractingTeam@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA88547
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
Provision of NHS General Dental Services within the North Denbighshire area
Reference number: BCUGDS-01
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85130000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of General Dental Services in the North Denbighshire area of North Wales
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 240 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85131000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL13
Main site or place of performance:
Denbighshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of General Dental Services in the Denbighshire area, delivered under The National Health Service (General Dental Services Contracts and Patient Charges) (Wales) Regulations 2026, which came into effect on 1 April 2026. Annual contract value GBP 310,000.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
10/09/2026
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
Provider Selection Regime (Wales) 2025 – Notice of Intention to Award
As required by the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board gives notice of its intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process for the provision of NHS General Dental Services within North Denbighshire.
North Wales has a resident population of 686,909 persons (Census 2021) living across approximately 2,500 square miles and includes a mixture of coastal, rural and urban communities. Access to NHS dental services remains a significant challenge across the region, with over 21,000 patients currently awaiting access through the Dental Access Portal. North Denbighshire was identified as a priority area for additional NHS dental capacity and access improvements.
To support this requirement, the Health Board undertook an Expression of Interest (EOI) process to understand current provider capacity, capability and interest in delivering NHS General Dental Services within the locality. Following completion of the EOI process, shortlisted providers were invited to participate in a structured Most Suitable Provider (MSP) assessment.
For the avoidance of doubt, this award is being undertaken under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
The decision-makers comprise representatives from; Assistant Director of Primary Care, Primary Care Contracting Team, Clinical Governance, Finance, Primary Care Dental Practice Advisors.
The proposed award recommendation is subject to completion of the Health Board's governance processes and Board approval.
Publication date: 11 September 2026
Deadline for representations: 25 September 2026
Any representations or queries regarding the proposed award must be submitted by email to: BCU.DentalContractingTeam@wales.nhs.uk
Representations received after 25 September 2026 will not be considered.
(WA Ref:170045)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/09/2026