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DHSC:OHID:Water Fluoridation Engineering Support

DHSC

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21 May 2025 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) recently completed the procurement process for "DHSC:OHID:Water Fluoridation Engineering Support" under an open procedure, surpassing the threshold. This tender, classified within the Engineering support services industry (CPV 71336000), involves supporting the DHSC's water fluoridation schemes aimed at reducing health inequalities across England. The contracting process culminated in the award stage on 21st May 2025, with OCU GROUP LTD securing the contract valued at £1,067,934.63. The project is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and extend until 31st March 2030, with the organisation's buying activities centrally managed from London (postcode SW1H 0EU).

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering support services, particularly those capable of advancing water fluoridation initiatives. While the primary contract was awarded to a large-scale entity, the nature of the open procurement method and the tender's encouragement for SME participation suggest potential future opportunities for smaller enterprises to provide complementary services or subcontracting tasks. Companies with expertise in health improvement projects, specifically those focused on public health infrastructure, will find this market segment ripe for engagement and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC:OHID:Water Fluoridation Engineering Support

Notice Description

Specialist engineer will support the delivery of the DHSC's water fluoridation functions in relation to delivery of current and future water fluoridation schemes. The Water Fluoridation Scheme supports the DHSC's responsibilities for reducing health inequalities and ensuring children have the best start in life by ensuring that water companies deliver services in line with the agreements they hold with the DHSC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1106406d-58ac-489b-aa92-bfdae328f425
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d6cb566-adf6-4e6a-b02e-f406a0d9f914
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71336000 - Engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,248,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,067,934 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DHSC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCU GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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