Award

Toothbrushes & Toothbrush Racks

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

16 Apr 2026 at 12:16

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 09:02

TenderUpdate

08 Dec 2025 at 15:12

Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for supplying toothbrushes and toothbrush racks, targeting dental consumables relevant to a broad spectrum of age groups. This procurement falls under the "Public authority - central government" category and took place in the United Kingdom, specifically in Ashford, Kent. The contract, awarded on 16 April 2026, marks the completion of the tender stage, transitioning to the award phase with AMS Sanderson Ltd being the successful supplier. This procurement was conducted using an open method, emphasising a competition below the financial threshold. The contract was officially signed on 31 March 2026, commencing on 1 June 2026 and is set to run until 31 May 2028, with renewal options available for an extension period of up to twelve months twice.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in dental consumables and sustainable products, to expand their market presence by catering to both young children's and family needs for dental hygiene products. Companies with expertise in producing educational packs with toothbrush kits, sustainable bamboo alternatives, and storage solutions for dental care products would find this contract profoundly relevant. Particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the focus on open competition and a financial value of £108,000 offers substantial business growth potential by connecting with community health providers. Furthermore, suppliers with robust logistics and supply chain capabilities can benefit from the highly strategic locations covering Kent and parts of London via efficient deliveries and operations.

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Notice Title

Toothbrushes & Toothbrush Racks

Notice Description

Toothbrushes & Toothbrush Racks Consumables:- 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 symbolsThe right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. back-up options of dental consumables should we be unable to source items from elsewhere, dental motivators, bamboo brushes (child & adult), 1450 ppm Mild mint toothpaste for family use at least 1450 ppm

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034687-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMS SANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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