Tender

Oral Health Supplies

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, under the title "Oral Health Supplies," is currently in the tender stage. This contract focuses on the supply of oral health products, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, and educational resources for public health teams and educational settings. It is categorised under health services and located within the UKD region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 16th February 2026 and the final submission deadline on 23rd February 2026. This tender follows an open procurement method, classified as below threshold open competition, with a total estimated contract value of £93,000 to £111,600. The contract period is set from 17th March 2026 to 16th March 2029.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the production and supply of health-related goods, particularly those with expertise in oral care products. Companies capable of providing high-quality, cost-effective oral hygiene supplies and supporting educational materials will find this contract well-suited to their operations. The project's scope allows for expansion into public health sectors and provides a platform for establishing long-term relationships with a sub-central government authority, facilitating business growth in the UK public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oral Health Supplies

Notice Description

The provision of physical resources for distribution by the public health team, midwifes, health visitors, schools and early years settings and other professionals. These will be supplies of toothbrushes, toothpaste, age-appropriate literature, and equipment required for supervised toothbrushing and promotion of good oral health.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009147-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£93,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
katie.lawler@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON UNDER LYNE
Postcode
OL6 0GS
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Further Information

Notice Documents

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