Blackburn Dental Centre

What this is

NHS Lothian seeks a general dental practitioner partner to lease dental premises in the Blackburn Partnership Centre, West Lothian, and deliver NHS general dental services to the Blackburn/Seafield community (~8,000 people, with a wider catchment including East Whitburn and Wester Inch). The partner enters a lease with NHS Lothian and its dentists must be admitted to NHS Lothian's dental list for that address. Estimated value GBP 135,000 excluding VAT; below-FTS-threshold notice on Public Contracts Scotland.

Key points

• Lease + NHS general dental services at Blackburn Partnership Centre, West Lothian
• Catchment ~8,000 (Blackburn/Seafield) plus potential from East Whitburn and Wester Inch
• Deadline 12 June 2026 12:00 via PCS
• Dentists must join NHS Lothian's dental list for the address
• Must show capacity that doesn't prejudice other NHS commitments
• 18 of 28 West Lothian practices currently accept new NHS patients — demand context in the notice

Who can bid

Open to general dental practitioners/practices able to lease the premises, join NHS Lothian's dental list for the address, and show capacity that won't prejudice other NHS commitments.

• NHS Lothian dental list

How it is scored

Not price-only; full criteria are in the procurement documents on PCS.

Money

Estimated GBP 135,000 excluding VAT. The practice operates commercially under an NHS lease; the medical practice on site has ~7,800 registered patients.

How to submit

Electronic via Public Contracts Scotland by 12 June 2026 12:00; documents are freely accessible on the notice.

Clarifications

Via the PCS notice (record interest to receive clarifications).

Contract period

Lease arrangement with NHS Lothian at the Blackburn Partnership Centre (duration per the documents).

Classification

CPV 85121000 — Medical practice services Scotland