*This is a Prior Information Notice*

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) and NHS Birmingham & Solihull ICB on behalf of five Integrated Care Boards in the West Midlands Commissioning team (The Commissioners) would like to notify the market of a potential upcoming opportunity to provide Community Dental Services across the West Midlands.

The Five (5) West Midlands Integrated Care Boards and individual Contracting Authorities are (respective NUTS codes in brackets for your information are:
1. NHS Birmingham and Solihull (UKG31 and UKG32)
2. NHS Black Country ICB (UKG36, UKG37, UKG38 & UKG39)
3. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB (UKG 11 & UKG12)
4. NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB (UKG21 & UKG22)
5. NHS Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent ICB (UKG23 & UKG24)

All interested providers are invited to participate in an early market assessment questionnaire which will be used as a conduit to ascertain market capability and interest in the opportunity and help determine the appropriate way forward and to help inform the commissioners on which procurement process to carry out.

Please note this PIN closes 12:00PM (Mid-day) on Friday 14th November 2025.