Essex Community Dental Service

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Value

£6,486,800

Classifications

  • Dental practice and related services

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  • contract

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3 weeks ago

Description

Mandatory primary dental care services  for people whose oral care needs cannot be met through other local NHS primary dental care services due to special needs.

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