All contracts will go through a year-end reconciliation after each financial year.
NHS Dental Services support NHS England (NHSE) regional commissioning teams to review the annual contracted target against the actual activity delivered.
The year-end reconciliation will look at the total number of:
- Units of Dental Activity (UDA)
- Units of Orthodontic Activity (UOA)
- Courses of treatment which include a sedation or domiciliary service
The reconciliation process is completed by September each year.
PDS+ contracts
NHS Dental Services do not support the reconciliation for PDS+ contracts.
NHSE regional dental commissioning teams will contact PDS+ and advanced service providers to explain their contract attainment and the process to follow.
UDA and UOA
Actual Activity Performed |
Action |
<96% |
A financial clawback will be administered up to the value of 100% of the contracts activity target and the contract subject to a breach notice. |
96% - 100% |
Activity will be carried forward to be delivered in the next financial year. |
100% - 102% |
Any activity completed over the contracts activity target will be carried forward to the next financial year. |
>102% |
Any activity completed over 102% of the contracts activity target will not be carried forward to the next financial year. |
Courses of Treatment (CoT)
Actual Courses of Treatment Performed |
Action |
>100% | No carry forward will be applied to the contract for over-performance. |
<100% | A financial clawback will be administered up to the value of 100% of the contracts activity target. |
Carry forward
If activity is carried over to the following year, you must complete this before any activity will not be counted towards the next year's target.