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Dental Epidemiology Survey

West Northamptonshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 14:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Planning

24 Jun 2025 at 14:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement for the "Dental Epidemiology Survey" was conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, focusing on health services within the UKF24 region, specifically West Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom. This procurement process culminated in the award and is categorized under the services procurement category. The contract, awarded on 1st September 2025 to COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICES CIC, involves a comprehensive dental epidemiology survey of 5-year-olds in mainstream schools, running from September 2025 to July 2026. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below the threshold - without competition, following the light-touch regime. The project completion was announced on 9th April 2026, with an overall contract value of £109,751.53.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in health services, particularly those specialising in dental epidemiology and capable of managing large-scale surveys. Companies experienced in data collection and analysis, with the ability to recruit and train field staff efficiently, are well-suited to such contracts. Additionally, enterprises that can navigate the national protocol and deliver within defined timelines could find substantial growth potential in participating in similar government-sponsored health projects. The engagement with public authorities can also lead to longer-term partnerships beyond the immediate contract, fostering further business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dental Epidemiology Survey

Notice Description

For provider will undertake a full census dental epidemiology survey of 5-year-olds in mainstream schools as part of the 25/26 National Dental Epidemiology Programme (commencing 1st September 2025 and completing in July 2026). This will include recruiting and training sufficient fieldwork staff to deliver this enhanced survey in West Northamptonshire in line with the national protocol guidance and timeframe.

Planning Information

If you feel that your organisation is able to contribute to to exercise then please contact procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk to request further information and questionnaire. Please note the deadline for completion of the questionnaire is COP 7th July 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0552ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032447-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,460 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
1 Sep 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Northamptonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICES CIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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