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

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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14 Jan 2026 at 10:44

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13 Jan 2026 at 22:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom has completed the procurement process for the "DHSC:PCP:Water Fluoridation Feasibility Studies Part 1 - UU" project, a direct award to UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED. This tender falls under the services category, focusing on conducting feasibility studies to assess the operability and efficiency of water fluoridation to improve oral health outcomes, especially in areas with poor oral health conditions. The contract with UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED, a large supplier, commences on 26th January 2026 and is set to run until 31st March 2026, with potential extension up to 2027. The study is aligned with the UK government's 10 Year Health Plan, and the contract award was finalised with a gross value of £456,000. Key stakeholders can view further details in the award notice published on 14th January 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for suppliers in the water services and research sectors, particularly those specialising in environmental and public health initiatives. Businesses with expertise in conducting thorough feasibility studies, possessing extensive knowledge of regional water supplies, or those capable of providing insights into public health improvements through strategic interventions, are well-suited to compete in such contracts. The nature of a direct award, arising from the necessity due to the unique operational requirements and regional control held by specific water companies, highlights the potential for niche service providers to leverage similar opportunities in aiding public health advancements.

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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

Water companies hold 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-060537
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002996-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Daryl Mahabir
Contact Email
daryl.mahabir@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

UNITED UTILITIES WATER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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