Market Briefings: Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) on the Isle of Wight, Bognor and Littlehampton

What this is

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB and NHS Sussex ICB are holding two pre-procurement market briefings ahead of commissioning Mandatory Dental Services (MDS) on the Isle of Wight, in Bognor and in Littlehampton, with new contracts from January 2026. Virtual MS Teams briefings are on 29 July 2025 (Bognor/Littlehampton) and 31 July 2025 (Isle of Wight). The procurement is anticipated to be split into three lots (Isle of Wight, Bognor, Littlehampton), with PDS agreements for up to 10 years. Providers register interest via the Atamis portal and submit the registration form by 12 noon Monday 28 July 2025.

Key points

• Market briefings for Mandatory Dental Services (Isle of Wight, Bognor, Littlehampton)
• Three lots; PDS agreements up to 10 years; service from January 2026
• Register on Atamis by 12 noon Monday 28 July 2025

Who can bid

Providers who may want to deliver NHS mandatory dental services; max one contract per lot (two for the Isle of Wight lot).

How it is scored

Pre-procurement market briefings; not a call for competition. Indicative draft specifications, pricing strategy, lot data and evaluation criteria provided.

How to submit

Register on Atamis (https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome), express interest and submit the Market Briefing Event Registration form by 12 noon Monday 28 July 2025.

Clarifications

Further detail provided at the briefing events.

Contract period

PDS agreements anticipated for up to 10 years; phased commencement January to July 2026.

Classification

CPV 85130000 — Dental practice and related services South East