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Toothbrushing Resources

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2025 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for "Toothbrushing Resources." This contract, awarded on 15th July 2025, involves the provision of goods within the oral hygiene industry category, specifically toothbrushes and toothpaste. The procurement method employed was limited competition, focusing on suppliers capable of meeting below-threshold criteria. The contract spans from 14th July 2025 to 31st August 2026, with a potential for modification should additional funding become available. The main delivery location is in the region of Durham, UKC14.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in oral hygiene products, particularly those capable of scaling to meet additional demand if the contract is modified. Companies like SMEs that can offer flexibility and tailored products within the personal care goods category are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Securing contracts with public authorities like Durham County Council can enhance a company’s market credibility and provide a stable revenue stream from government clients.

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Notice Title

Toothbrushing Resources

Notice Description

Durham County Council are seeking a supplier to deliver toothbrushing resources.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040024-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BRUSH BUS

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