This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jun 2026 at 11:07

Tender

13 Apr 2026 at 11:25

Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WSCC - Oral Health Service" is being conducted by West Sussex County Council with an intention to award a contract to Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on health services within the UKJ2 region. The contract involves providing Oral Health Promotion Service beginning on 1 September 2026 for five years. This corresponds to the classification under CPV code 85100000. The procurement stage is at the "Award" phase, with a standstill period allowing representations by 12 midnight on 13 June 2026. This process follows the PSR Competitive Process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and does not apply the Procurement Act 2023 provisions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focusing on oral health promotion and targeting children and young people. Companies adept in delivering health interventions, conducting training, and collaborating within the healthcare system are well-positioned to compete. The contract, valued at approximately £850,000, provides a substantial potential for business growth through long-term involvement and impact in public health across West Sussex. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, inviting diverse providers to engage and contribute to reducing oral health inequalities in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WSCC - Oral Health Service (Intention to Award Notice)

Notice Description

WSCC's requirement of providing Oral Health Promotion Service commencing 1 September 2026 for 5 years, including any extensions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to award a contract following Competitive Process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using the PSR Competitive Process.
The Authority has undertaken a full evaluation and assessment of the compliant offer submissions received as part of this competitive process, which were evaluated in line with the procurement documentation published.

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) had invited suitably qualified and experienced providers to submit their offers for the delivery of a Oral Health Promotion Service across West Sussex with a specific focus on children and young people and, specifically, those key health inclusion groups at highest risk of poor oral health outcomes

Compliant offers received were evaluated against the following PSR Key Criteria: (Total Weighting: 100%)
* Quality and Innovation - 3%
* Value - 15%
* Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability - 20%
* Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice - 20%
* Social Value - 10%
* Mobilisation Plan - 5%
Basic selection criteria were also assessed in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The contract will be awarded for 5 years ( on a 3 years Initial Term plus 1 year extension plus another 1 year extension) with the service commencement date on 1 September 2026. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Procurement Act 2023 does not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 12 midnight on 13 June 2026 via email.

Options: Price was not the only award criterion and all criteria were stated in the procurement documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060796
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052282-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£849,985 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
2 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FT

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