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

Department of Health & Social Care

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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01 May 2026 at 00:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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14 Jan 2026 at 10:44

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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13 Jan 2026 at 22:34

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care has completed a procurement process through a direct award to United Utilities Group PLC for conducting feasibility studies on water fluoridation. This contract aims to assess the operability and efficiency of fluoridating water supplies to support the rollout of water fluoridation in areas with poor oral health outcomes. The procurement falls under the services category and is detailed in the "DHSC:PCP:Water Fluoridation Feasibility Studies Part 1 - UU" tender. The contract period started on 16 March 2026 and ends on 31 March 2027, with a potential extension based on the successful completion of Phase 1 and an internal review. The total contract value is approximately £107,020.00 GBP, with potential extensions up to £273,000.00 GBP, during the contract's active status.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale companies like United Utilities Group PLC, involved in water supply services and engineering studies. The direct award highlights a preference for suppliers with technical knowledge and existing operations in regional water supply management. Businesses with expertise in feasibility studies, advisory services, and efficiency analysis will find this tender particularly relevant. Given the Department's focus on enhancing oral health outcomes through this project, companies capable of delivering innovative and effective solutions to complex infrastructural challenges will be especially competitive in such public sector initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

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

The supplier is required to do an internal feasibility study into their operations. Due to business sensitive reasons, no external supplier would be able to undertake the feasibility study.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060537
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040225-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£107,020 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20259 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
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

United Utilities Group PLC

Further Information

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