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Notice Title

Supervised Toothbrushing Programme

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. Portsmouth City Council ('the Council') is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers for the provision of the Supervised Toothbrushing Programme. The Council wishes to award a contract via the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. This notice is to enable providers to approach the Council and express their interest in being considered as the most suitable provider. Expressions of interest should be sent via email to phcontracts@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. This will be published for 14 days as per the requirements of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 2023. The Council is envisaging awarding on 1st July 2026 with a contract commencement on 1st September 2026. The contract term will be for 2 (two) years with the possibility to extend for a further 12 (twelve) months.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Supervised Toothbrushing programme - School based

The Public Health team in Portsmouth is procuring delivery of the National Supervised Toothbrushing Programme for the city, contributing to the Local Authority's holistic children and families' offer. The provider will primarily be responsible for the delivery of the supervised toothbrushing programme within targeted school settings in Portsmouth, in line with the national funding criteria. In addition, there will be a requirement to contribute to the surveillance data around tooth decay via dental screening, plus deliver the evidence-based preventative programme of fluoride varnish to consented children. Due to the nature of the settings and needs of children (and families), a flexible and adaptive, multi-faceted approach will be needed to respond to need e.g. Special Education Needs and Disabilities [SEND], age of children, literacy levels, English as an Additional Language [EAL] etc. Ultimately supporting an increase in good oral hygiene, a reduction in tooth decay in children (including tooth extractions and hospital visits for reasons linked to preventable oral health issues) and a reduction in health inequalities, through the targeting approach, supporting every child in Portsmouth to have the best start in life.

Lot 2 - Supervised Toothbrushing programme - Early Years Settings

The Public Health team in Portsmouth is procuring delivery of the National Supervised Toothbrushing Programme for the city, contributing to the Local Authority's holistic children and families' offer. The provider will primarily be responsible for the delivery of the supervised toothbrushing programme within early years settings in Portsmouth, in line with the national funding criteria. Due to the nature of the settings and needs of children (and families), a flexible and adaptive, multi-faceted approach will be needed to respond to need e.g. Special Education Needs and Disabilities [SEND], age of children, literacy levels, English as an Additional Language [EAL] etc. Ultimately supporting an increase in good oral hygiene, a reduction in tooth decay in children (including tooth extractions and hospital visits for reasons linked to preventable oral health issues) and a reduction in health inequalities, through the targeting approach, supporting every child in Portsmouth to have the best start in life.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0680f7
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033251-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £147,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 30 Jun 20263 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: PORTSMOUTH
Postcode: PO1 2AL
Post Town: Portsmouth
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3): TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location: TLJ31 Portsmouth
Local Authority: Portsmouth
Electoral Ward: Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency: Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice URLs

https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/

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