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The University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Dental Consumables Service", classified under the dental practice and related services industry category. The procurement focuses on the provision of tailored and specialist dental consumables to patients, aiming to improve patient experience and care. Located at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospital, this opportunity involves a broad geographical service area due to the hospital's extensive referral base.
Although this is not a formal call for competition, expressions of interest should be submitted by 6 February 2026. The procurement is covered under the GPA, with the communication channel set up through a dedicated tool for future notices. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in dental consumables.
The UCLH is seeking innovative solutions to enhance clinical support for advising on dental consumables appropriate for patient care. Companies capable of delivering bespoke solutions that are not readily available at high street pharmacies and at no cost to the Trust could find this an advantageous expansion of their business operations. This opportunity is ideal for suppliers with a strong track record in healthcare product innovation and distribution, especially those keen on supporting various professional groups within the dental field including consultants, specialists, and educators.
The Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals has 85,000 outpatient attendances annually, of which 35% are children and adolescents. Patients are referred from a wide-ranging geographical area, with this broad referral base placing the Eastman in a prime position for the delivery of education and training for all groups of professionals in dentistry. This includes consultants, specialists, researchers and clinical educators as well as those aspiring to become dental care professionals (DCPs) which include dental nurses, hygienists and therapists.<br/>The Trust is seeking suppliers able to provide improved patient experience and patient care by supporting the provision of tailored/ specialist consumables to their patients at zero cost to the Trust. These consumables are not easily found at high street pharmacies due to their specialist nature. <br/>The Trust is looking for innovative ideas to support the clinicians in advising patients on what dental consumables would be appropriate for a patient's dental care and provide the delivery of these items. <br/>This notice does not constitute a formal call for competition.<br/>Expressions of interest should be sent by 6 February 2026 to marcia.shimabukuro@nhs.net.
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