University of Suffolk Dental and Student Education Service
The contract covers a Personal Dental Services (PDS) agreement to provide primary care dental services and support student education for the University of Suffolk. The buyer is NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, an NHS organisation responsible for commissioning and coordinating healthcare services across Norfolk and Suffolk. The appointed provider must deliver dental care, host clinical placements, and supervise undergraduate students enrolled on the University of Suffolk BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy course, based at the University’s James Hehir Building in Ipswich. The estimated contract value is £16,294,390, although the contract duration or service timeframe is not stated in the available information. Delivery is centred on the University of Suffolk James Hehir Building in Ipswich, within the UKH14 region. The critical qualification requirement is the ability to enter into and perform a Personal Dental Services agreement for primary care dental provision and supervised undergraduate placements.
Buyer: NHS NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK INTEGRATED CARE BOARD. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 7 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £16.3m
- Bids close: 23 Oct 2026
- Location: Suffolk, Norwich and East Norfolk
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Category: Dental practice and related services (85130000)
From the official notice
The Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board is looking to commission the University of Suffolk Dental and Student Education Service. This service will be a Personal Dental Services (PDS) Agreement (contract) to deliver primary care dental services, host placements and supervise undergraduates on the University of Suffolk BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy course at the University of Suffolk James Hehir building in Ipswich.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 23 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £16.3m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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