Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Buyer
- NHS Essex Integrated Care Board · Body governed by public law
- Suppliers
- AF Clough Ltd SME, The Essex Dental Clinic SME, Individual supplier
- Value
- £210,000
- Procedure
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Sector
- Health & social care · Health and social work services (CPV 85000000)
- Region
- East of England
- Official notice
- 032132-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date7 Apr 2026
- Published8 Apr 2026Published 1 day after the contract date
Description
This notice is a confirmation of award of a contract under the most suitable provider process in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime 2023 (PSR). The Authority only considered organisations that could meet the following basic selection criteria: The Authority seeks to increase Level 1 dental sedation capacity in North Mid and South Essex, specifically from Chelmsford northwards, with services located along the A12/A120 corridor to ensure good patient access. Providers must operate an existing dental practice within this defined catchment. Providers must hold an existing GDS or PDS contract for NHS mandatory services within Mid and South Essex. They must meet all IACSD 2020 Standards for Level 1 sedation, including compliant clinical facilities and appropriate environment. A fully trained sedation team (IACSD and CQC aligned) must be in place at contract start. Providers should hold relevant SAAD accreditation (SSC and/or SSPS, or equivalent). Providers must evidence robust se…
About the suppliers
AF Clough Ltd: every public contract they have won.
The Essex Dental Clinic: every public contract they have won.