Procurement for the provision of Restorative Dental Services (Endodontic and Prosthodontic) in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire Berkshire West (BOB) and Frimley (Berkshire East) Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)
Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
18 May 2026
Type
services
Overview
Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire & West Berkshire (BOB) and Frimley (Berkshire East) Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) (the Commissioners) sought to commission providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Restorative Dental Services Endodontic and Prosthodontic) in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire & West Berkshire and Frimley (Berkshire East), in line with the specified requirements. The procurement was divided into 8 lots (Lots 1 - 4 for Endodontics and Lots 5 - 8 for Prosthodontics) in the BOB ICB area & and Frimley ICB (East Berkshire) area.
Providers were able to bid for a maximum of 4 Lots (Maximum of 2 from lots 1 - 4 and maximum of 2 from lots 5 - 8). The date will be subject to agreement with the commissioner or their successor organisation(s), further to changes to the indicative tender timetable published.
This notice serves as an intention to award contracts under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This exercise was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner and their successor organisation(s).
Lots (1)
- Lot 1Endodontics Buckinghamshire: £788,400 Lot 2 - Endodontics Oxfordshire: £1,002,600 Lot 3 - Endodontic Berkshire West s: £712,200 Lot 4 - Endodontics Berkshire East: £613,800 Lot 5 - Prosthodontics Buckinghamshire: £729,400 Lot 6 - Prosthodontics Oxfordshire: £927,500 Lot 7 - Prosthodontics Berkshire West: £658,700 Lot 8 - Prosthodontics Berkshire East: £567,700 The contract term was planned to commence on 1st April 2026 for a duration of 5 years with an optional extension of 2 years
Key dates
- Commences
- 1st April 2026
Additional details
Lot 1 is for Endodontics and covers the Buckinghamshire area. The maximum total contract value is £1,103,760 This is a new contract being established as part of re-commissioning the Endodontic and Prosthodontic elements of Restorative Dentistry in the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire Berkshire West (BOB) and Frimley (Berkshire East) ICBs area.
The awarded provider has not previously held the contract for the tendered services. Services were due to commence on 1st April 2026 for a duration of 5 years with an optional extension of 2 years.
The commencement date will be subject to agreement with the commissioner, further to changes to the indicative tender timetable published. This notice serves as an intention to award contracts 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 and their successor organisation(s). Lot 2 is for Endodontics and covers the Oxfordshire area.
The maximum total contract value is £1,403,640 This is a new contract being established as part of re-commissioning the Endodontic and Prosthodontic elements of Restorative Dentistry in the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire Berkshire West (BOB) and Frimley (Berkshire East) ICBs area. The awarded provider has not previously held the contract for the tendered services.
Services were due to commence on 1st April 2026 for a duration of 5 years with an optional extension of 2 years. The commencement date will be subject to agreement with the commissioner, further to changes to the indicative tender timetable published.
This notice serves as an intention to award contracts 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 and their successor organisation(s).
Lot 3 is for Endodontics and covers the Berkshire West area. The maximum total contract value is £997,080 This is a new contract being established as part of re-commissioning the Endodontic and Prosthodontic elements of Restorative Dentistry in the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire Berkshire West (BOB) and Frimley (Berkshire East) ICBs area.
The awarded provider has not previously held the contract for the tendered services. Services were due to commence on 1st April 2026 for a duration of 5 years with an optional extension of 2 years.
The commencement date will be subject to agreement with the commissioner, further to changes to the indicative tender timetable published. This notice serves as an intention to award contracts 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 and their successor organisation(s). Lot 4 is for Endodontics and covers the Berkshire East area.
The maximum total contract value is £859,320 This is a new contract being established as part of re-commissioning the Endodontic and Prosthodontic elements of Restorative Dentistry in the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire Berkshire West (BOB) and Frimley (Berkshire East) ICBs area. The awarded provider has not previously held the contract for the tendered services.
Services were due to commence on 1st April 2026 for a duration of 5 years with an optional extension of 2 years. The commencement date will be subject to agreement with the commissioner, further to changes to the indicative tender timetable published.
This notice serves as an intention to award contracts 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 and their successor organisation(s).
Lot 5 is for Prosthodontics and covers the Buckinghamshire area. The maximum total contract value is £1,021,160 This is a new contract being established as part of re-commissioning the Endodontic and Prosthodontic elements of Restorative Dentistry in the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire Berkshire West (BOB) and Frimley (Berkshire East) ICBs area.
The awarded provider has not previously held the contract for the tendered services. Services were due to commence on 1st April 2026 for a duration of 5 years with an optional extension of 2 years.
The commencement date will be subject to agreement with the commissioner, further to changes to the indicative tender timetable published. This notice serves as an intention to award contracts 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 and their successor organisation(s). Lot 6 is for Prosthodontics and covers the Oxfordshire area.
The maximum total contract value is £1,298,500 This is a new contract being established as part of re-commissioning the Endodontic and Prosthodontic elements of Restorative Dentistry in the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire Berkshire West (BOB) and Frimley (Berkshire East) ICBs area. The awarded provider has not previously held the contract for the tendered services.
Services were due to commence on 1st April 2026 for a duration of 5 years with an optional extension of 2 years. The commencement date will be subject to agreement with the commissioner, further to changes to the indicative tender timetable published.
This notice serves as an intention to award contracts 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 and their successor organisation(s).
Lot 7 is for Prosthodontics and covers the Berkshire West area. The maximum total contract value is £922,180 This was a new contract being established as part of re-commissioning the Endodontic and Prosthodontic elements of Restorative Dentistry in the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire Berkshire West (BOB) and Frimley (Berkshire East) ICBs area.
A provider has not been awarded the contract for the tendered services in this Lot. Services were due to commence on 1st April 2026 for a duration of 5 years with an optional extension of 2 years.
This notice serves as an intention to award contracts 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 and their successor organisation(s).
Lot 8 is for Endodontics and covers the Berkshire East area. The maximum total contract value is £794,780 This was a new contract being established as part of re-commissioning the Endodontic and Prosthodontic elements of Restorative Dentistry in the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire Berkshire West (BOB) and Frimley (Berkshire East) ICBs area.
A provider has not been awarded the contract for the tendered services in this Lot. Services were due to commence on 1st April 2026 for a duration of 5 years with an optional extension of 2 years.
This notice serves as an intention to award contracts 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 and their successor organisation(s).
AI Analysis
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The NHS is looking for dental providers to deliver specialist restorative dental services (root canal treatment and dentures/crowns) across four regions in South Central England. This is divided into 8 separate contracts worth between £794,000 and £1.4 million each over 5 years, with an optional 2-year extension. Providers can bid for up to 4 lots maximum.
Requirements
- Must be a dental provider with capability to deliver endodontic services (root canal treatment) and/or prosthodontic services (dentures, crowns, bridges)
- Must be able to serve the specific geographical area(s) being bid for: Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire West, or Berkshire East
- Must have capacity to commence services from 1st April 2026
- Must comply with NHS standards and regulations for specialist dental services
- Bidders cannot have previously held this particular contract (new contract procurement)
- Can bid for maximum of 4 lots total: no more than 2 from Endodontics lots (1-4) and no more than 2 from Prosthodontics lots (5-8)
- Must work within the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) competitive process framework
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Deliver endodontic services (root canal treatments) in Buckinghamshire (Lot 1), Oxfordshire (Lot 2), Berkshire West (Lot 3), or Berkshire East (Lot 4)
- Deliver prosthodontic services (dentures, partial dentures, crowns, bridges and related restorative work) in Buckinghamshire (Lot 5), Oxfordshire (Lot 6), Berkshire West (Lot 7), or Berkshire East (Lot 8)
- Provide services to NHS patients according to local Integrated Care Board commissioning requirements
- Maintain service availability and quality standards for the full 5-year contract term with optional 2-year extension
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is an 'intention to award' notice, meaning contracts have already been decided for most lots — check which lots are still available (Lot 7 and Lot 8 show 'no provider awarded'), as you may only be able to bid if a re-tender is announced
- 2The 8 lots are geographically split: lots 1-4 are for root canal work (endodontics) and lots 5-8 are for dentures/crowns (prosthodontics). You can't do both specialisms in the same area unless you bid for separate lots
- 3Lot values shown here include optional 2-year extension — the initial 5-year value will be lower (shown in the first section of the notice). Check the full tender documents for exact annual payment breakdowns and activity targets
- 4This uses the 'Provider Selection Regime' — a streamlined NHS procurement process with specific evaluation criteria. Familiarize yourself with PSR guidance on the NHS England website before bidding
- 5Key dates: the original tender closed before this notice was published, and service start is April 2026. If re-tendering opportunities emerge for Lots 7 and 8, timescales will be tight — request the full specification and tender documents immediately if you're interested
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small dental practice, consider a consortium bid or subcontracting partnership with a larger provider — NHS dental contracts often favour established organizations, but you can add value as a specialist delivery partner
- Focus on one or two lots in your local area first rather than trying to bid for the maximum 4 lots. Demonstrate deep local knowledge, existing patient relationships, and realistic capacity planning — overextending weakens your bid
- Check whether Lots 7 and 8 (Berkshire West and East Prosthodontics) might re-tender soon, and get on the NHS SCW (South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit) supplier lists now — this will speed up future bidding if opportunities reopen
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Published
18 May 2026
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