The Provision of Dental Prosthetic Services

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for "The Provision of Dental Prosthetic Services", under the CPV code "85130000", which covers dental practice and related services. The process aimed to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement, focused on the provision of dental prosthetic services, under the Light Touch Regime. The procurement falls under the category of goods, with a total contract value of £400,000.

The procurement stage was completed with the award date on 1st September 2025, and the contract is set to span from 2025 to 2027 across locations in the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was categorised under 'Other', suitable for SMEs but not for VCSEs. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in dental prosthetics and related services.

Given the size and focus of the Framework Agreement, companies with robust capabilities in offering special needs dental prosthetic services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, can benefit greatly. The awarded supplier, Pure Prosthetics Ltd, exemplifies the type of businesses that can thrive through such procurements, which require a high degree of expertise and the ability to deliver within the Light Touch Regime. Business growth can be achieved through participation in frameworks that cater to recurring service needs, providing consistent work and the potential for future expansions.