Orthodontic Services, Hertfordshire 2027/37

NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for orthodontic services in Hertfordshire, covering the period from 2027 to 2037. This tender, classified under CPV code 85131100, focuses on orthodontic services and has been conducted under the UK’s Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, utilising a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition. The procurement method rationale indicates the procurement falls outside the scope of standard regulations.

The contract was formally awarded on 17 December 2025 with a standstill period from 2 December to 12 December 2025. The new contract will commence on 1 April 2027 and conclude on 31 March 2037, with a total value of £8,724,051. This award follows a direct award process C, confirming the satisfactory service delivery by the existing provider, and addressing no conflicts or potential conflicts.

This contractual opportunity presents a stable long-term partnership for businesses specialising in orthodontic services, as the NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board has implemented a 10-year contract through a Personal Dental Services Agreement. The agreement ensures continuity of care with no significant changes to the existing contract arrangements. Given the nature of the procurement, it is particularly suited to businesses with experience in healthcare services delivery, specifically orthodontics, that meet the rigorous criteria set forth in the Provider Selection Regime.

The contract value, distributed over a decade, offers financial predictability and growth opportunities to eligible providers, particularly SMEs like Watford Orthodontics Ltd, which has been actively involved in such services in the region. The provision of orthodontic care via referral service emphasises the need for providers to deliver high standards to NHS patients, aligning with strategic healthcare objectives.