Planning

Dental Aid Services oral health work

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

28 Aug 2025 at 14:19

Planning

27 Aug 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of "Dental Aid Services oral health work". The initiative aims to address poor oral health issues prevalent among children and young people in the Cheshire and Merseyside region, specifically targeting those living in deprived areas of Wirral. The procurement, valued at £106,000 gross, follows an open competition process under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, utilising the Most Suitable Provider process. The intended service delivery includes 48 mobile dental unit visits across Wirral, providing essential dental care and education to underserved communities. Submissions for this tender are expected by 23 September 2025, with services commencing on 27 October 2025 and concluding by 31 March 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health and social work services. The project is designed to foster collaborative, innovative, and sustainable service provision that promises to enhance health outcomes, social value, and accessibility. Businesses with a focus on delivering comprehensive yet efficient dental care and with capability in mobile services would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The emphasis on quality, innovation, and social impact means there is scope for providers to showcase value-added services beyond basic dental care, potentially leading to further collaborations under government procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Dental Aid Services oral health work

Notice Description

Poor oral health also has an impact on demand for NHS services. In 2023/24, Wirral had the highest rates of tooth extraction in children and young people aged 0-19 in Cheshire and Merseyside, with a rate of 498.2 per 100,000; this is compared to an average of 336.7 per 100,000 in the North-West overall (and it should be noted that the North-West in turn, has higher rates than England overall). Key Outcomes 1. Reduction in inequalities in the proportion of 0-17 year olds in Wirral who have seen a dentist in the previous year (NHSBSA data) 2. Provision of a targeted community mobile dental service, which is free at the point of use to children living in areas of deprivation who would not otherwise have access to dentistry 3. Provision of regular reporting following each block of clinic visits, to include patient numbers, specified demographics, type of dental issue experienced by patients, types of treatment administered and feedback from patients and the dental professionals involved. The service will provide 48 x visits of a mobile dental unit to Wirral; each clinic should seeing on average, 8-12 patients per day/visit, with visits to take place at times and locations. Visits will provide treatment which consists of: * Appropriately trained dental staff taking medical histories (to build up a relationship with the patient to set them at ease) * Patients to be offered dental screening and treatment to include oral cancer checks, scale and polish, fluoride varnish, xrays, fillings and extractions as well as toothbrushing and dietary advice as appropriate to their needs * Appointments will be free at the point of use to patients * Units to visit repeat locations to ensure treatment is ongoing if required, e.g. if patients require several appointments to become dentally fit * The service to be patient-led focusing on individual oral health needs and priorities; all patients to be provided with preventive oral hygiene advice and instruction, plus an oral hygiene pack to take away * Treatment which will NOT be offered includes: root canal, implants or dentures, tooth whitening, orthodontics or cosmetic dentistry This service is targeted at children (and in some cases, immediate family members, dependent on individual circumstances), specifically: * Children living in the most deprived areas of Wirral * Children who have never seen a dentist, or have not seen a dentist in the last two years and are not registered with a dentist currently * Children experiencing dental pain * Children whose oral health is affecting their schooling/education, health or mental health These services will be procured under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 under The Most Suitable Provider Process

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052079-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£88,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpeople@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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