Mobile Dental Inclusion and Outreach Services
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The NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board is inviting tenders for "Mobile Dental Inclusion and Outreach Services". This procurement falls under the industry category "Dental practice and related services" and will be conducted through an open procedure. The procurement covers the region of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, UK and seeks to deliver dental treatment via mobile dental units to specific cohorts such as clinically vulnerable individuals, care home residents, veterans, asylum seekers, and those without a dentist.
The tender process is currently at the "tender" stage, with an enquiry period ending on 23rd December 2025 and a submission deadline on 9th January 2026. The contract period commences on 1st August 2026 and could be extended for up to four years, subject to renewal options. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, especially those experienced in mobile medical or dental services.
The project focuses on high-need individuals and groups, providing a niche market for businesses looking to expand within the NHS network. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on social value and quality in the award criteria. Businesses capable of deploying well-equipped mobile dental units with skilled professionals will find this contract particularly suitable for business growth and development within the public health sector.
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB would welcome bids for the delivery of dental treatment to patients who reside in a Hampshire or Isle of Wight postcode, have a valid exemption from paying for dental treatment or have a health inequality, which includes but not limited to: Clinically Vulnerable Care Home Resident Patients are unable to afford care Veterans/ Families of Armed forces personnel Asylum Seekers / Refugees Expectant and nursing mothers Homeless or are in the following cohorts who do not have a dentist, NHS or private: Children Those in need of urgent care either through referral from 111 or known to the service. The service will primarily use mobile dental units to deliver the service and several units will be required to deliver the annual clinic target. The mobile dental service will operate several mobile dental units across several clinic sites per month.
The provide must have adequate mobile dental units of the required standard, skilled workforce and operational infrastructure to support this.
2 x 12 months
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The contract period is two years.
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