Unscheduled Dental Care - Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

The Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB) is overseeing a procurement process for Unscheduled Dental Care services under the Provider Selection Regime. This procurement aims to continue services with the existing provider, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver urgent dental care, focusing on patient assessment, treatment, and referrals within a primary care setting. These services fall under the industry category of dental practice and related services.

The procurement method employed is a limited procedure, specifically process C, which does not require competition notification. The contract, valued at £1,421,453, is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 for a period of two years, concluding on 31st March 2028, with services taking place in the Oxfordshire region, UKJ1. Representations must be made to decision-makers by 27th June 2025 as part of the standstill period following the intention to award notice published on 16th June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focusing on dental care solutions. Companies that can demonstrate a strong record of delivering quality service in urgent clinical scenarios, and those with capacity to collaborate on initiatives aimed at improving health access and reducing inequalities, would be well-suited for participation. Despite the procedure being a direct award to the incumbent provider, insights can be gained for future participation or partnership, especially for large-scale providers looking to expand or refine their service offerings in the NHS dental care framework.

Such engagements highlight the importance of procurement compliance and readiness to support diverse healthcare needs.