Planning

Oral Health Promotion Service for Children and Young People

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is planning a procurement process for an "Oral Health Promotion Service for Children and Young People", classified under health services. The service is intended to commence in September 2026 and will run for five years, including any extensions. This initiative aims to enhance the oral health of children and young people through evidence-based interventions across West Sussex. The current stage is the planning phase, and the council is engaging with market suppliers through a Competitive Process route under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Although this notice is not a formal procurement call, interested providers are invited to participate in a market engagement questionnaire to inform the final specification, with responses due before the formal procurement exercise begins later in 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for providers of health services and health training services. It is especially suitable for organisations experienced in delivering comprehensive health promotion services and initiatives aimed at reducing health inequalities. Businesses with expertise in developing and implementing preventive dental care programs for children and young people would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. Engaging in this opportunity allows businesses to secure a long-term contract with a reputable regional authority, thereby enhancing their regional presence and contributing to a significant public health initiative in West Sussex.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oral Health Promotion Service for Children and Young People

Notice Description

West Sussex County Council is organising Market Engagement for the requirement of providing an Oral Health Promotion Service estimated to commence September 2026 for 5 years, including any extensions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Oral Health Promotion (OHP) Service aims to improve the oral health of children and young people (CYP) in West Sussex. The service will provide a range of evidence-based interventions to prevent dental problems and reduce oral health inequalities. Additional information: West Sussex County Council (WSCC) would like to engage with suppliers prior to a procurement later this year, via the Competitive Process route, utilising the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The procurement will be for the requirement of providing an Oral Health Promotion Service commencing September 2026 for 5 years, including any extensions.

This notice IS NOT the commencement of the procurement procedure, neither is it a call for expressions of interest. This notice is released to gather more information which will be used to further inform our specification.

WSCC is asking interested service providers to request a copy of a draft specification and complete a market engagement questionnaire the results of which will be used to further inform our specification. Please request the draft specification and the market engagement questionnaire via an email to bsdprocurement@westsussex.gov.uk entering 'Oral Health Promotion Services Procurement' in the subject line.

Interested service providers are also encouraged to register on the WSCC's e-Tendering portal (with no commitment to bid) to ensure that information for future requirements is received directly. The link to register on our new portal is:
https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome

A separate notice and information will be published when the actual procurement exercise starts later in the year.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060796
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003863-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80561000 - Health training services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Daiga Allen; Joshua Stewart
Contact Email
bsdprocurement@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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