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DHSC:PCP:Water Fluoridation Feasibility Studies Part 1 - YW

Department of Health & Social Care

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 15:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Jan 2026 at 14:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

09 Jan 2026 at 14:31

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care has concluded a procurement process with Yorkshire Water Limited to conduct a feasibility study on fluoridating water supplies across regions in line with their 10 Year Health Plan. This study aims to understand the operability and efficiency of water fluoridation to improve oral health outcomes. The procurement process employed the direct award method due to Yorkshire Water's exclusive rights as they control regional water supplies. The process reached its completion stage, with the award being active from 16th March 2026 to 31st March 2026. The contract's maximum extension date is set to 31st March 2027, potentially allowing for additional time and budget considerations.

This tender offers significant business growth prospects, particularly for companies specialising in operational and feasibility studies within the services sector. Yorkshire Water Limited was successfully awarded the contract valued at £71,310 gross, reflecting the potential for future contract renewal and options extending up to 2027, adding a further £155,000. Businesses specialising in advisory services, analysis, and feasibility studies might find similar opportunities by leveraging their unique offerings in future procurement processes within the public health or environmental sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC:PCP:Water Fluoridation Feasibility Studies Part 1 - YW

Notice Description

A feasibility study by water companies to determine operability and efficiency of fluoridating their water supplies which will be used to inform further rollout of water fluoridation in areas where oral health outcomes are worst, in line with the 10 Year Health Plan commitment.

Procurement Information

Water companies hold a regional cartels on on water supply and are the only providers who could authorise a feasibility study into their operations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040021-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£211,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£59,425 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Health & Social Care
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Yorkshire Water Limited

Further Information

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