Dental Exemption Checking Service (DECS) 2026/2027

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Estimated value

Awarded value

£15.3m

Awarded 30 Mar 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

22 Apr 2026

Description

Dental Exemption Checking Service (DECS) 2026/2027 The Provider will investigate a random sample of dental claims from patients who have claimed exemption from payment to verify the accuracy of the exemption declared. Claims are verified by cross checking the patient details on the dental claim against the Provider records of valid exemption schemes which the Provider administer in addition to DWP records.

Scope

Reference
C440732
Commercial tool
Standalone contract

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Direct award

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£15.3m

Award date

30 Mar 2026

Contract start

21 Apr 2026

Contract end

31 Mar 2027