Tender

Toothbrushes & Toothbrush Racks

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Dec 2025 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is undertaking an open procurement process for the supply of toothbrushes and toothbrush racks aimed at supporting their dental services across Kent and London. The tender is in the 'active' stage, with the submission deadline set for 26 January 2026. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, focusing on dental consumables such as toothbrushes, with a total estimated contract value of £110,000. Key deliverables required include toothbrushes, brush racks, and educational packs for nursery-aged children, all under an open competition scheme below the threshold. The procurement process commenced on 8 December 2025, and businesses must ensure any samples are submitted by 8 January 2026 to the procurement manager at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust in Ashford, Kent.

This opportunity presents significant growth prospects for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of dental hygiene products, particularly those that can cater to the needs of younger populations. Companies specialising in sustainable options, such as bamboo toothbrushes, are particularly encouraged to participate, as such alternatives are specified as optional in the tender requirements. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this procurement, suggesting a favourable environment for smaller businesses to compete. With a strong emphasis on finance, quality, technical capabilities, and sustainability, businesses eager to align their products with educational and health-promoting values in the community will find this tender particularly attractive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Toothbrushes & Toothbrush Racks

Notice Description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) employs approximately 5000 staff made up of community nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, podiatrists, dental staff, sexual health and many other health care professionals and corporate services. KCHFT is one of the largest community health providers in England, serving a population of 1.4 million people across Kent, East Sussex and parts of London Boroughs in settings such as schools, people's homes, community clinics and community hospitals. As part of the external and CDS contract KCHFT Dental hold in London, KCHFT must deliver on 2 intervention programmes: * A supervised toothbrushing programme in SEN & Mainstream schools across all 7 boroughs in London * Brushing for Life scheme aimed at early years children in all 7 boroughs in London KCHFT are looking for a provider to provide the following items to our Dental Services both in London and Kent: - * Brushing for life packs for ages 0-3 - (inc. educational pack with a nursery toothbrush, 75ml tube of mild mint toothpaste and an informative leaflet). Optional alternative requirement would be for a nursery sustainable bamboo toothbrush. * Brushing for life packs for ages 3+ - (inc. educational pack with a nursery toothbrush, 75ml tube of mild mint toothpaste and an informative leaflet). Optional alternative requirement would be for a nursery sustainable bamboo toothbrush. * Brush Racks - A toothbrush storage system using stickers with healthy snack symbols to identify each child's toothbrush. Each rack must hold 10 toothbrushes and the stickers provided must both match the symbols printed on the brushes and have a space to write the child's name. The rack must be able to fit both the provided toothbrushes and Colgate brushes provided for a separate Supervised Toothbrushing programme. A cover should also be provided and included in the price. * Toothbrushes - Required in at least 4 colours (red, yellow, green, and blue) which are designed specifically suitable for Nursery and early Primary School use. The nursery & junior toothbrushes must come ready printed with the option of a healthy snack to match the Brush Rack. These must be available in sets of 10, with the choice of at least 4 colours (see above) to match the Brush Rack. Option for bamboo brushes if possible. * Healthy snack rack stickers - available in at least 4 colours (red, yellow, green and blue). 1 set of Rack Stickers with healthy snack symbols to decorate 1 Rack. Sticker strips must include a space to write children's names. Replacement strips are also required. * Finger brushes - Soft finger brush designed for use on babies/ small children. Please note that we require samples for the following:- Brushing for Life Pack 0 - 3 years (to include packaging, leaflet, toothbrush and toothpaste) x 1 Brushing for Life Pack 3+ years (to include packaging, leaflet, toothbrush and toothpaste) x 1 1 x Brush Rack (including cover for 10 toothbrushes) Toothbrushes suitable for Nursery and early Primary School use (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green, 1 blue) Finger brushes x 2 Bamboo brushes x 1 if available The deadline for submission of these samples is the 8 January 2026 and they are to be sent for the attention of Sarah Woodcock, Procurement Manager, Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, Trinity House, 110-120 Upper Pemberton, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4AZ.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: back-up options should we be unable to source items from elsewhere * Dental motivators - Toys/ stickers that can be given to children to encourage them into brushing their teeth, or that can be given out at promotional events. Including, but not limited to 2-minute brushing timers, dental stickers, wind-up chattering teeth, bouncy balls etc. * Child (0-3 & 3+) and adult brushes: Bamboo brushes if available * 1450 ppm Mild mint toothpaste - For family use at least 1450ppm

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080697-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141800 - Dental consumables

33711710 - Toothbrushes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.woodcock2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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