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

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

17 Jun 2026 at 10:34

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 07:52

Award

13 Jan 2026 at 20:57

Award

13 Jan 2026 at 20:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care, located in London, initiated a procurement process for the "DHSC:PCP:Water Fluoridation Feasibility Studies Part 1 - AW" project. This contract focuses on services within the public authority in the central government sector. The process reached the award stage on 17th June 2026 with a contract signed on 14th May 2026. The procurement, specifically a direct award, is deemed necessary as no other suppliers in the market could fulfill the requirement, given the exclusive rights of the regional water suppliers. The contract, valued at £295,680 (excluding VAT), runs from 25th May 2026 to 12th February 2027, with an option to extend until the end of March 2027.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the utility sector, particularly those with expertise in water supply systems. Anglian Water Services Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been actively involved, indicating that companies with similar industry experience and capabilities could find opportunities in such specialised market conditions. Businesses focusing on environmental consultancy and feasibility studies could find this type of procurement process advantageous in expanding their portfolio, particularly when they possess the intellectual property and expertise recognised by public authorities. Potential extensions within the project could bring added growth opportunities, ensuring continued engagement within the remit of public health planning commitments.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

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

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

No other suppliers in the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060535
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057025-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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

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


CPV Codes

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£295,680 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£295,680 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 12 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
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

ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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