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The Kent Dental Epidemiology Survey and the Kent Oral Health Promotion Programme

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2025 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council has announced its intention to award a contract titled "The Kent Dental Epidemiology Survey and the Kent Oral Health Promotion Programme" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract, valued at £723,009, focuses on community health services in Kent, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and a standstill period is active, allowing representations until midnight on 17 December 2025. The contract is designed to fulfil oral health responsibilities across Kent, aiming to improve public health outcomes in collaboration with local partners. The anticipated contract period spans from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2031.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focusing on oral health and epidemiology. Suitable candidates might include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) able to deliver comprehensive oral health programmes and collaborate with Kent County Council. Enterprises with expertise in public health training and community engagement are especially well-positioned to benefit from this contract, as it requires the provision of education and support throughout various community settings. The involvement of education and health partners aligns with the programme's objective to enhance health and wellbeing initiatives across Kent, offering a fertile ground for business growth and contribution to public health advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Kent Dental Epidemiology Survey and the Kent Oral Health Promotion Programme

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 17 December 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The service delivers a comprehensive Oral Health and Dental Epidemiology programme across Kent County Council's area. It fulfils statutory responsibilities under the Public Health England Dental Public Health Intelligence Programme, ensuring biennial dental epidemiology surveys are conducted to monitor population oral health. The approach is evidence-based and aligned with national guidance and Kent's public health priorities, focusing on prevention and reducing oral health inequalities. Key elements include the continuation of the Supervised Toothbrushing Programme, delivery of a pilot in one SEND school, and quality assurance of the expanded, externally funded toothbrushing programme until December 2027. The service also provides targeted oral health promotion, workforce training, and maintains a network of Oral Health Improvement Champions within Family Hubs and other community settings. Collaborative working with education, health, and community partners ensures oral health is embedded into wider health and wellbeing initiatives, supporting improved outcomes for children and vulnerable groups across Kent.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a7e8a6-4199-437c-a55d-d1308be8846f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£723,009 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£723,009 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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