Provision of General Dental Services for Powys Teaching Health Board - Newtown

The public procurement process for the provision of General Dental Services was conducted by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. The contract, titled "Provision of General Dental Services for Powys Teaching Health Board - Newtown," falls under the industry category of dental practice and related services (CPV code 85130000) and took place in the Powys region, designated as UKL24. This procurement followed an open procedure method and has reached the award stage, with a contract signed on 1st March 2023.

Notably, the tender process involved electronic submissions and the initial tender was active until the closing date on 9th December 2022, inviting suitable bids for a contract valued at £1,000,000. This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the dental healthcare sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive general dental services. As the buyer is a prominent entity in the public health sector, successful bidders can gain substantial business growth and reputation enhancement.

Given that the quality criterion held a 70% weightage, companies with high-quality services have a competitive advantage. Organisations such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including local and UK-based dental practices, would be well-suited to compete, potentially benefiting from increased service reach and collaborative possibilities with the Powys Teaching Health Board.