Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Oxfordshire to NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB)Estimated Value
Up to £4,733,803
Deadline
Not specified
Published
8 July 2025
Type
services
Overview
Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB) sought providers who had the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in the Oxfordshire area. The aims for MDS provision are to: • contribute to improving oral and general health • reduce inequalities in health and access to dental care by providing extra support to groups of vulnerable adults and children.
The contracts will be for a term of up to 10 years. Services were due to commence from 1st April 2025 and by 30th September 2025.
The Contract Award Notice was published for Lots 1, 2 and 3 on 23rd April 2025 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016638-2025 The Contract Award Notice was published for Lot 4 on 29th May 2025 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028313-2025 This procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB) were seeking providers who had the capability and capacity to deliver Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in the Oxfordshire area.
Lots (1)
- Lot 1Vale of the White Horse (East) Lot 2: Vale of the White Horse (West) Lot 3: West Oxfordshire (South) Lot 4: West Oxfordshire (North) Lot 5: Cherwell East Interested parties could bid for a maximum of two Lots
Key dates
- Commences
- 1st April 2025
Contact & helpdesk
This includes, but is not limited to, children, residents of care homes, other vulnerable groups and patients weighing up to 227kg (35 stones and 10.45 lbs) • provide access to NHS dental services to ensure equity and consistency of provision • improve children's oral health through partnership working with local stakeholders • provide bookable appointments outside of core hours • deliver appropriate, efficient and cost-effective services within the service • provide high quality dental services within framework of the NHS (General Dental Services/Personal Dental Services) Regulations 2005 and any subsequent revisions • provide access within contracted hours to un-associated patients identified as having an urgent dental need via NHS 111, NHS Dental Helpline, out of hours services and self-referral • refer patients to other NHS services as appropriate in line with the relevant local protocols and guidance • establish a positive working relationship between the Commissioner and Provider to facilitate and maximise high quality service delivery • develop services in line with the evolving strategic approach to primary care dental provision and align with the priorities of the NHS Long Term Plan - www.longtermplan.nhs.uk and ICB Primary Care Strategy - https://www.bucksoxonberksw.icb.nhs.uk/our-strategies-and... • promote overall health in line with Making Every Contact Count - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/making-every-c... • keep availability of appointments up to date on https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/how-to-find-an-n... • comply with recall intervals, in line with NICE Guidelines (CG19).
Additional details
Lot 5 covers Cherwell East. The contract for Lot 5 will be for a term of up to 116 months, with the service commencement date to be agreed with the Commissioner due to the delay in awarding the contract, based on the original timeline.
The maximum total contract value is £4,733,803. The contract will be for the delivery of 15,000 Units of Dental Activity (UDAs) per annum.
Please note that the contract will be flexed by 10% per annum in the period to 31st March 2027 to test the provision of an additional service relating to Children's Oral Health Improvement. In this period the activity target will be reduced by 10% per annum with this resource used to provide sessions focused on Children's Oral Health Improvement.
This will subject to review prior to March 2027. This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
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Award Details
Damira Dental Studios Ltd
£7,889,671
Smile Care Oxford LTD
£7,889,671
Haddenham DC Limited
£7,889,671
Bloxdent Ltd
£4,897,500
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Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB)Key Dates
Published
8 July 2025
Submission deadline
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Notice type
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