Oral Health Promotion Service

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

19 May 2026 at 07:29

TenderUpdate

01 May 2026 at 11:03

Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is planning a procurement process for an Oral Health Promotion Service aimed at improving oral health outcomes within the region. This service, categorised under dental practice and related services, focuses on prevention, education, and reducing inequalities in oral health, particularly among children and vulnerable communities with high rates of dental decay. The initial notice for this service was planned for April 2026, with the procurement approach being under the Provider Selection Regime, as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Key activities include the delivery of oral health promotion across various settings and a supervised toothbrushing programme. The procurement process was last updated in May 2026, indicating that the selection process under this regime was abandoned, and further notices would be issued if a competitive process is pursued.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in health promotion services, especially those with experience in dental health and community engagement. Companies capable of providing qualified dental professionals, adhering to national epidemiology protocols, and implementing health campaigns could benefit greatly. It's particularly suitable for organisations with resources in community health, access to logistics for delivering health materials, and the ability to work within the framework of public health regulations. This tender invites service providers possessing necessary qualifications and infrastructure to express interest in being named the most suitable provider, thereby fostering business growth in the healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Oral Health Promotion Service

Notice Description

North East Lincolnshire Council (the Authority) aims to improve oral health outcomes through a comprehensive service focused on prevention, education, and reducing inequalities. The service targets children, vulnerable groups, and communities with high dental decay rates, integrating oral health promotion across various settings and workforces.

Lot Information

Oral Health Promotion Service and Dental Epidemiology Surveys

The Authority aims to improve oral health outcomes through a comprehensive service focused on prevention, education, and reducing inequalities. The epidemiology service will also conduct oral health surveys in the area, aiming to inform local oral health needs and support health improvement intervention.

Supervised Toothbrushing

This Service intends to deliver a supervised toothbrushing program targeting early years settings in North East Lincolnshire to improve oral health among children, especially those in deprived areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045599-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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

85130000 - Dental practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£536,791 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 May 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

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