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Supervised Tooth Brushing

LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD

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16 Jan 2026 at 10:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Enfield has awarded a contract titled "Supervised Tooth Brushing" under the industry category of Dental practice and related services. This initiative aims at implementing a supervised toothbrushing programme for children aged 3 to 5 within early years settings in the most deprived wards, with the prime location being the UKI54 region, United Kingdom. Awarded on 16 January 2026 and currently active, the procurement process conducted by the buyer, London Borough of Enfield, reached completion through a direct method, bypassing competition due to being below the threshold. The contracting period runs from 1 October 2025, extending to 30 September 2030, with a total contract value of £400,590.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in early years educational materials, oral health products, and professional development services. Companies capable of supplying age-appropriate educational resources, training in oral health promotion, and effective health programme delivery will find this contract favourable for business expansion. Organisations with expertise in engaging with localised community health initiatives, particularly those with a focus on deprived areas, stand well-suited to meet the contract requirements and contribute positively towards improving community health outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supervised Tooth Brushing

Notice Description

The programme being commissioned from the Supplier is delivery of a supervised toothbrushing programme targeted at 3 to 5 year olds within early years settings (including pre-schools, day nurseries, children's centres, maintained nurseries and independent nurseries) in the most deprived wards. The programme shall involve the following elements: * A communication plan to ensure good uptake of the programme across the target settings * Assessment of the suitability of settings to deliver the programme * Identification of a designated programme lead responsible for overall delivery of the programme in each setting * Development of a protocol in accordance with national guidance for each setting to deliver the programme * Staff training to ensure all staff in each setting are trained in key messages around oral health promotion, healthy weight and dental access and how to deliver a supervised toothbrushing programme in a safe and effective way - including supervision of children while brushing, using an appropriate and effective toothpaste and toothbrush, and correct brushing technique; as well as protocols for infection control/prevention management including maintaining a storage system for brushes * Supply of age-appropriate toothbrushes and toothpaste packs to settings and other resources to enable settings to deliver the programme and ensure a high uptake, such as promotional material - with supplies to settings renewed at regular intervals to enable them to maintain the programme on an on-going basis * Support to early years staff to obtain consent from parents (such as clear and standardised consent form; guidance on responses to frequently asked questions; other support on a case-by-base basis, based on needs articulated by the settings) * On-site oral health promotion support to settings as they initiate their programmes to support with early challenges in programme implementation * Promoting oral health messages to parents to enable regular tooth-brushing to continue at home as well as importance of healthy eating and regular dental visits * Reinforce promotion of healthy eating, as well as policies on healthy snacks and 'water only' within target settings to support wider Local Authority work, and signpost interested setting to Health Early Years London * Response to ad hoc queries from settings in a timely manner to support delivery of the programme * Quarterly quality assurance visits to each setting to ensure standards of health and safety and programme effectiveness are being maintained; and support to settings on a case-by-case basis to put improvements in place, visiting more frequently as needed * Establishment of a monitoring framework to collect data from each setting on programme consent and uptake, submitting data as required to the Commissioner * A baseline and follow up survey with staff at each setting to monitor changes in knowledge and behaviour around oral health improvement, using validated tools * A baseline and follow up survey with parents at each setting - to monitor changes in knowledge and behaviour around oral health improvement, using validated tools. Note, unless the Council gives written notice of termination, the Contract will automatically renew each year after the Initial Term for up to 4 additional 1 year periods, for a maximum total contract duration of 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060766
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003783-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85130000 - Dental practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,590 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement.support@enfield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ENFIELD
Postcode
EN1 3XA
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI54 Enfield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Enfield
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Enfield North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITTINGTON HEALTH NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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