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NHS Dorset (the Commissioner) sought providers who had the capability and capacity to deliver NHS Tier 2 Oral Surgery services in Dorset, in line with the specified requirements.
The procurement was divided into 6 lots, 3 in the Dorset Local Authority boundary and 3 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Local Authority boundary. Providers were permitted to bid for one or multiple Lots.
Oral surgery deals with the diagnosis and management of pathology of the mouth and jaws that requires surgical intervention. It involves the treatment of adolescents and adults, and the management of dentally anxious and medically complex patients. Further information on the services can be found in the Oral Surgery clinical standards:
NHS England » Oral surgery clinical standard
The services will provide Level 2 Oral Surgery for patients, either residing in or currently under the care of a General Dental Practitioner (GDP), in Dorset.
All Mandatory Dental Services, including simple non-surgical extractions, are excluded from the scope but some services will include Sedation in accordance with the Guidance for Commissioning Sedation for Dental Services in Primary Care 2017.
The aims of the service (with and without Sedation) are to:
Performers will need to be accredited to provide the services to a Level 2 standard. The accreditation will be through an accreditation panel led by the Managed Clinical Network for Oral Surgery, with the support of NHS England and the ICB. Further information on accreditation can be found in the commissioning guide:
Performers portfolio of evidence to support their accreditation application was submitted as part of the bid submission.
The contract term is planned to commence on 1st October 2025 and will be for a duration of 5 years with an optional extension of 2 years.
The maximum total initial contract values (5 years) for each lot were as follows:
| Lot | Value |
|---|---|
| Lot 1 | £425,000 |
| Lot 2 | £1,062,500 |
| Lot 3 | £1,912,500 |
| Lot 4 | £425,000 |
| Lot 5 | £1,062,500 |
| Lot 6 | £1,912,500 |
TUPE applied to this procurement.
This notice serves as an intention to award contracts for all 6 lots under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).
This exercise was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adel and Agila Oral Surgery Limited | 15902193 | ~£595,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) 1 | - |
| Oral Surgery Ltd | 08246860 | ~£2,677,500 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) 3 | - |
| Royal Terrace Dental Practice Limited | 03410137 | ~£4,760,000 estimated from lot values | 3 lots Dorset 1 · Dorset 2 · Dorset 3 | - |
| Smile Care Dorset LTD | 08093687 | ~£1,487,500 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) 2 | - |
This procurement was divided into 6 lots, each awarded separately. 30 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Dorset 1 Jul 2025 – Jun 2030 | £595,000 £425,000 initial term | 4 | active | |
| Lot 2 Dorset 2 Jul 2025 – Jun 2030 | £1,487,500 £1,062,500 initial term | 5 | active | |
| Lot 3 Dorset 3 Jul 2025 – Jun 2030 | £2,677,500 £1,912,500 initial term | 6 | active | |
| Lot 4 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) 1 Jul 2025 – Jun 2030 | £595,000 £425,000 initial term | 4 | active | |
| Lot 5 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) 2 Jul 2025 – Jun 2030 | £1,487,500 £1,062,500 initial term | 6 | active | |
| Lot 6 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) 3 Jul 2025 – Jun 2030 | £2,677,500 £1,912,500 initial term | 5 | active |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £4,336,600 in 115 payments (over £25k) from NHS England (2016-03-31 to 2023-05-31).
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
The contract award date for these contracts is 31st July 2025. The contract period for these contracts is 5 years with an optional extension of 2 years. The contract start dates are 1st October 2025 and the contract end dates are 30th September 2030.
The maximum total initial contract values (5 years) for each lot are as follows:
| Lot | Value |
|---|---|
| Lot 1 | £425,000 |
| Lot 2 | £1,062,500 |
| Lot 3 | £1,912,500 |
| Lot 4 | £425,000 |
| Lot 5 | £1,062,500 |
| Lot 6 | £1,912,500 |
The maximum total initial contract value (5 years) for all lots is £6,800,000
A written formal representation was raised by an unsuccessful bidder prior to the conclusion of the 8 working day standstill period. The standstill period was subsequently paused whilst the commissioner reviewed the written representation in accordance with PSR regulation 12. The commissioner formed a Representations Review Committee to consider the representation made. The Representations Review Committee consisted of individuals from the ICB including Principal Primary Care Lead, Deputy Director Partnerships, Research and Innovation and the Deputy Director Finance. At least one of these individuals was not involved in the original decision. The Representations Review Committee determined the representation did not have merit, no flaws were identified in the process followed or decision reached and recommended to continue with the contract award.
No conflicts of interest were declared.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.
Published by the buyer on this notice. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.