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Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) in Oxfordshire to NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB)

Awarded to Bloxdent Ltd, Damira Dental Studios Ltd, Haddenham DC Limited +1 more

Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB)(buyer)

Published
Published 25 October 2024
Deadline
Closed 3 December 2024

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Overview

BOB Integrated Care Board procured Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) across five geographical lots in Oxfordshire, with contracts of up to 10 years commencing from April 2025. The procurement was awarded to four providers—Bloxdent Ltd, Damira Dental Studios Ltd, Haddenham DC Limited, and Smile Care Oxford LTD—for a combined value of £32,714,585, with services covering dental provision to vulnerable populations, children, and patients requiring extended access and out-of-hours availability.

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Lots (5)

  • Vale of the White Horse (East)

    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. Lot 1 covers Vale of the White Horse (East). The contract for Lot 1 will be for a term of up to 114 months and 2 days, 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 £6,204,395. The contract will be for the delivery of 20,000 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.

    £6,530,000Won by Damira Dental Studios Ltd
  • Vale of the White Horse (West)

    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. Lot 2 covers Vale of the White Horse (West). The contract for Lot 2 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 £4,418,216 The contract will be for the delivery of 14,000 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.

    £4,571,000Won by Smile Care Oxford LTD
  • West Oxfordshire (South)

    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. Lot 3 covers West Oxfordshire (South). The contract for Lot 3 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 £7,889,671. The contract will be for the delivery of 25,000 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.

    £8,162,500Won by Haddenham DC Limited
  • West Oxfordshire (North)

    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. Lot 4 covers West Oxfordshire (North). The contract for Lot 4 will be for a term of up to 116 months and 18 days, 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 £4,440,758. The contract will be for the delivery of 14,000 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.

    £4,571,000Won by Bloxdent Ltd
  • Cherwell East

    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. 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.

    £4,897,500Won by Bloxdent LtdWon by Haddenham DC Limited

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£28,732,000
Procedure
Open
Published
25 October 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Dental practice and related services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£32,714,585
Award date
6 July 2025
Contract period
— → 13 February 2035
Winners
  • Bloxdent Ltd
  • Damira Dental Studios Ltd
  • Haddenham DC Limited
  • Smile Care Oxford LTD

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Tender Update

    14 May 2026

  2. Contract

    8 July 2025

  3. Tender Update

    29 May 2025

  4. Tender Update

    23 April 2025

  5. Contract

    14 April 2025

  6. Contract

    7 April 2025

  7. Contract Notice

    25 October 2024

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