Complete Tenders assisted me in the process of re-tendering for our NHS orthodontic contract as part of a large procurement project. From the outset Matthew was an excellent listener and provided a high level of support in the whole process. I found him easy to communicate with and responsive, with quick turnaround when I posed questions via email or telephone.Â
Dental Tender Consultancy
Helping dental practices and specialist providers win NHS contracts. Structured tender support that drives long-term contract growth.
Winning Dental Contracts
NHS dental contracts provide an opportunity for practices to secure long-term, recurring income while delivering high-quality patient care. Opportunities range from general dentistry and orthodontics through to specialist services including endodontics, oral surgery and community dental services.
Success depends on demonstrating excellent clinical governance, patient-centred care, regulatory compliance and a clear understanding of local oral health needs. For many practices, winning NHS contracts provides long-term stability and supports sustainable business growth.
How We Support Your Tendering
We help dental practices navigate one of the most complex procurement processes in the public sector. From understanding NHS commissioning priorities to developing compelling, evidence-based responses, our specialist experience helps practices submit stronger, more competitive tenders when opportunities arise.
- Patient-centred care and strong evidence make the difference
- Specialist knowledge of NHS procurement strengthens every submission
Understanding NHS Dental Procurement
Winning NHS dental contracts is about far more than clinical expertise. Buyers want confidence that your practice can deliver outstanding patient care, maintain robust clinical governance, manage risk and demonstrate a genuine understanding of NHS priorities. Our specialist experience in NHS dental procurement helps practices present that evidence clearly and effectively. We understand what commissioners are looking for and help practices develop tender submissions that demonstrate you can meet the buyers needs.
Dental Contracts
Top Tips for Dental Tenders
Understand the requirements and assess whether the opportunity is right for your practice.
Put Patients At The Centre Of Your Submission
NHS dental contracts are built around patient-centred care. Demonstrate how your practice delivers excellent patient outcomes, manages referrals and waiting lists, improves access to care and supports vulnerable or underserved communities. Strong patient feedback and evidence of service improvements can significantly strengthen your submission.
Demonstrate Robust Clinical Governance
Buyers expect evidence of strong clinical governance, patient safety, safeguarding, risk management, audit processes and regulatory compliance. Show how governance is embedded within your practice and how quality is monitored and continuously improved.
Prepare For Successful Mobilisation
A comprehensive mobilisation plan gives commissioners confidence that services can commence without disruption. Consider areas such as staff recruitment, patient transfers, equipment installation, data migration and business continuity, ensuring patient care remains uninterrupted throughout implementation.
Evidence your delivery
Support your responses with patient outcomes, clinical audits, testimonials, quality indicators and measurable performance data. Wherever possible, demonstrate successful delivery of similar NHS services and explain how lessons learned have strengthened your practice over time.
Experience Across Dental Tenders
We have supported dental practices across the UK to secure NHS contracts, strengthen tender submissions and build long-term growth through public sector procurement. Our experience includes NHS dental contracts, orthodontic tenders, specialist dental services and national framework agreements.
Dr Beth Richardson, Basingstoke Orthodontics
Louise Niemantinga
Office Manager
Matthew at Complete Tenders has worked with us on many successful projects over the last 2 years and managed tenders that helped us to win some very large contracts, including a recent single supplier award to provide permanent recruitment across 7 NHS Wales Health Boards. On every occasion, he has understood our needs and our challenges and has delivered over and above our expectations..
Charlotte Fisher, HCL Permanent Ltd
Steve Smith
Tender Consultant
I asked Complete Tenders to advise and help me prepare tenders for the NHSE Orthodontic Services contracts and we were successful in both bids. Matthew and his team were a great help and support with their deep knowledge of healthcare services and how to win NHS contracts as well as their calm influences during a challenging process and very stressful time. I highly recommend Mathew and his team.
Dr Amal Maizar, E&G Ortho Ltd
Karen Shuttleworth
Tender Consultant
I would like to say a big thanks to you and your team for enabling us to successfully tender for this opportunity. As you know we have attempted public sector tendering in the past without success despite supplying a number of councils and public sector organisations. Your help, support and guidance has enabled us to compete toe-to-toe with the ‘big boys’ and has ultimately resulted in us joining a framework that will hopefully lead to a large amount of work for us. I look forward to working with you on future tenders and would recommend Complete Tenders to anyone seeking success with the tender process.
Ian Abrahams, JNB Publishing Ltd
Leanne Elia
Business Development and Strategic Coordination Manager
We approached Complete Tenders to help us with a bid for a local public sector project, having previously failed to win similar work. It was interesting to witness how our bid was moulded to suit the brief requirements and utilise our specific experience and skillsets. Putting the tender submission together was a collaborative process and Matthew and his team guided us through the whole process. Our final submission was well polished and ultimately Complete Tenders helped us win our first public sector job. We are now using their tracker service to find the next appropriate tender for us to bid for.
Simon Knight, Milligan Knight Architects
Matthew Smith
Tender Search Manager
Our Company first used Complete Tenders in May 2018 where I was struggling to finish a tender due to the complexities of the finances. I called Complete tenders and Matthew dropped everything he was doing to assist and pulled the figures together in a short space of time which I then submitted on time. As a result of Matthew’s intervention, we were awarded the contract in June 2018. Since then, I have asked Matthew and his team to write tenders for several other large prestigious organisations and both have progressed us to the final stages of the tender process, awaiting to hear if we have won!Â
Andy Pearman, United Cleaning Solutions
Matthew Smith
Tender Search Manager
I have been using Complete Tenders services that support and develop organisations like mine since August 2017. Complete Tenders look out for any upcoming tenders that I can bid for. They have a good understanding of the services I provide and have tendered for 3 contracts that have all been successful. I have been dealing with Julian Quaife; he has excellent tender writing skills. The communication was fantastic even though we are based in Bradford.Â
Nazia Pervez, Pemberton Transitions Service Ltd
Julian Quaife
Tender Consultant
First time that we reached out for assistance with this bid – it was certainly a challenge for all involved. I worked alongside Tony and Ann for 6 weeks to ensure we had everything in place. So pleased with the successful outcome. We at Channel Electrical Systems Ltd have secured a 4 year framework working with local government, RSL’s and local authorities. Thank you Matthew and the team at Complete Tenders for your expertise and getting the bid over in time.
Alun Lewis, Director at Channel Electrical Systems Ltd.
Jennie Durham
Tender Search Manager
We approached Complete Tenders as we were looking to expand and respond to public sector opportunities and didn’t have the resource or expertise to do this in-house. After initial discovery calls we decided that Complete Tenders were the right partner to work with and were delighted when our first framework response was successful. Since then we have continued to work with the team at Complete Tenders and have been placed on additional frameworks; we are thrilled with our wins and are looking forward to many more.
Ian Hogg, Shopworks
Tony Murphy
Tender Consultant
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FAQs
What types of dental tenders are available?
Public sector opportunities include NHS dental contracts, orthodontic services, community dentistry, endodontics, minor oral surgery and specialist dental services commissioned by NHS England and Integrated Care Boards.
What do NHS commissioners look for in dental tenders?
Commissioners assess much more than clinical capability. They look for evidence of patient-centred care, robust clinical governance, regulatory compliance, safeguarding, mobilisation planning, financial viability and a clear understanding of local oral health needs.
Can independent dental practices win NHS contracts?
Yes. Many NHS dental contracts are awarded to independent practices that can demonstrate high-quality patient care, strong governance and a well-structured tender submission aligned to NHS priorities.
Why should I use a specialist dental tender consultant?
NHS dental tenders are among the most complex public sector procurements, with a strong focus on patient-centred care, clinical governance and demonstrating alignment with NHS commissioning priorities. Working with specialists who understand the dental sector can help ensure your submission addresses what commissioners are really looking for and presents your practice in the strongest possible way.