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Procurement for Additional NHS General Dental Services Capacity Across Cardiff and Vale

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board(buyer)

Published: Published 3 November 2026
Deadline: Deadline: 4 December 2026 (21 days left)

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Overview

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is procuring additional NHS General Dental Services (GDS) capacity across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to improve patient access, reduce Dental Access Portal waiting times, and address areas of unmet need. Funding is intended for one or more providers capable of delivering dental activity under ongoing NHS General Dental Services Contracts without a fixed end date. Services are anticipated to commence in March 2027, with bids due by December 4, 2026.

Contracting authority

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Buyer
Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Key details

Country: United Kingdom
Status: Open for bids
Category: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
Rules: Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Published: 3 November 2026
Deadline: 4 December 2026

Classification (CPV)

Dental practice and related services

Competition

Expected competition

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Health and social work services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 19% received only one.

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Typical award in Health and social work services

£186,136

Median of 14,517 awards in the last 24 months

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in the last 12 months

contracts awarded, worth £42,685,703 in total

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Notice history

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Contract Notice
3 November 2026

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