Tender

Provision Of Oral Supplies

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jul 2025 at 13:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender process initiated by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council seeks suppliers for the "Provision Of Oral Supplies," focusing on the distribution of dental hygiene products such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, and educational materials. This procurement, part of an open competition, aims to support Tameside’s Public Health initiatives across various locations, including schools and early years settings in the Ashton under Lyne area. The procurement stage is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 30th July 2025, and interested parties have until 23rd July 2025 to make inquiries. Being classified under the "goods" category, the contract carries a gross value of £111,600 and will run from 1st September 2025 through 31st August 2028, with an option to extend up to 2030.

The tender offers multiple business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in dental or hygiene product supply chains. Competing businesses are encouraged to tender, benefitting from the comprehensive evaluation criterion heavily weighted towards price at 80%, while social value constitutes 20% of the assessment. The contract not only facilitates entry into public sector procurement but also reinforces a supplier's market presence in the dental hygiene industry, leveraging the potential to further engage with public health programs. Successful bidders will gain a foothold to expand their operations and align with governmental health objectives in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision Of Oral Supplies

Notice Description

The council wish to carry out a tender process to identify a supplier who can provide oral health supplies to the council. The scope includes the provision of physical resources for distribution by the Public Health team, midwives, health visitors, schools and early years settings and other professionals. These will be supplies of toothbrushes, toothpaste, age-appropriate literature and equipment required for supervised toothbrushing. The scope excludes any staffing costs associated with the programme. Distribution of brushes and paste will be led by the Health Improvement Officer for Oral Health within the Public Health team at Tameside Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for a further 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056070
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040574-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141850 - Dental hygiene products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£93,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Afifa Saqlain
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON UNDER LYNE
Postcode
OL6 0GS
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Further Information

Notice Documents

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