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PSR Direct Award C- Domiciliary Dental Clinical Technician Services

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Address: Trinity House, 110/120 Upper Pemberton, Eureka Park, Kennington, Ashford, UKJ45, TN254AZ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Christopher Sherwood

Contact Email: christopher.sherwood@nhs.net

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
24999.0 GBP
Published
24 Dec 2025, 12:42
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85130000 - Dental practice and related services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Kent Dentures
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Contract for Clinical Dental Technician Services for Domiciliary Care

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: To provide an efficient and effective service that will ensure the delivery of high quality clinical dental technician services to patients in their homes. Contract to be awarded to existing supplier under PSR Direct Award C Process. 1 year contract from 01/04/2026.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality and Innovation

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Value

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Integration, collaboration and service sustainability

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social value

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