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

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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11 Mar 2026 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care is leading a procurement process titled "DHSC:PCP:Water Fluoridation Feasibility Studies Part 1 - YW" to explore the operability and efficiency of fluoridating water supplies in areas with poor oral health outcomes, aligning with the 10 Year Health Plan commitment. This project falls under the services category and involves a direct procurement method without competition, as it is below threshold. Yorkshire Water Limited has been identified as the supplier. The contract period begins on 16th March 2026 and initially completes on 31st March 2026, with potential for extension until 31st October 2026. The main location for this initiative is West Yorkshire, offering strategic expansion opportunities in the UK region's water services industry.

This tender creates numerous growth opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental services, specifically those specialising in feasibility studies and water treatment solutions. The project suits large-scale businesses like Yorkshire Water Limited, capable of managing significant projects with a budget of approximately £59,425 GBP initially, with the potential for further cost extension up to £151,575 GBP to complete subsequent phases of the feasibility study. Such initiatives provide a platform for businesses to demonstrate their adaptability and technical expertise in improving public health infrastructure, particularly through innovative solutions in water fluoridation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066752
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021808-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

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
£59,425 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

YORKSHIRE WATER

Further Information

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