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Procurement for the supply and delivery of age-appropriate toothbrushes and toothpastes

NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 15:09

Tender

14 Mar 2025 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board involves the acquisition of age-appropriate toothbrushes and toothpastes, which are to be supplied and delivered to 11 specific locations within Greater Manchester's local authorities. The procurement falls under the goods category and is managed by NHS Shared Business Services, representing a completed stage with a contract value of £750,000. The successful supplier, AMS SANDERSON LIMITED, will commence the contract on 1st September 2025, with delivery covering the period until 31st August 2028. The open procedure was used, and the contract aims to enhance local oral health programmes for approximately 33,584 children. The final stage of the procurement process, the award notice, was published on 22nd July 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in dental health products and distribution. SMEs with the capability to meet large-scale demand can find it an appealing venture due to its focus on supplying essential goods that align with public health initiatives. Given the scale and impact of the contract, businesses that have experience in large-scale logistics and a robust supply chain network are well-suited to compete. The focus on enhancing social value through health improvements for children in poverty-stricken areas underscores the contract's long-term community benefits, making it attractive for organisations looking to contribute to public welfare while expanding their market presence in the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Procurement for the supply and delivery of age-appropriate toothbrushes and toothpastes

Notice Description

To supply and deliver age appropriate toothbrushes and toothpaste to 11 identified addresses within the 10 local authorities in Greater Manchester. NHS GM ICB (Contracting Authority) are aiming to build upon and redesign its oral health programme to offer supplementary support across all areas of Greater Manchester (GM). They are looking to appoint a supplier to supply and deliver dental toothbrush and toothpaste to approximately 33,584 children living in absolute poverty across the 10GM localities of Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan. The fluoride toothpaste and age-appropriate toothbrushes aim to support localities to enhance their established local oral health programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042138-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33711710 - Toothbrushes

33711720 - Toothpaste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

GREATER MANCHESTER ICB

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsgm.procurement@nhs.net, sbs-b.bidmanagement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMS SANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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