This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

28 May 2026 at 13:26

Planning

21 May 2026 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is currently in the tender stage for their "Supervised Toothbrushing Programme," which is part of the broader Health Care Services regulations. This public procurement aims to deliver a supervised toothbrushing programme across various early year settings in Norfolk for children aged 3-5 years, particularly in areas identified by public health deprivation data. The procurement utilises an open procedure and relates to dental practice and related services. It has a procurement value of £506,500 and will involve coordination, training, and quality assurance activities. Interested parties must submit their applications by 24 June 2026, with an award decision expected by 21 July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2026 and may be extended by up to 24 months, pending successful funding. The tender area is covered under the region of UKH1, United Kingdom, and is above the procurement threshold, allowing electronic auction methods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those with expertise in dental practice operations and public health initiatives focused on children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in programme implementation, staff training, and data reporting could greatly benefit from this contract. It is also ideal for ventures interested in expanding their footprint within the public sector, especially those that can provide innovative solutions for integration, collaboration, and service sustainability. Businesses focused on improving access to health services and reducing health inequalities will find this tender an excellent platform to showcase their prowess in delivering value and social impact in local communities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supervised Toothbrushing Programme

Notice Description

This is a procurement under the Health Care Services ( Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. There are no specific notices for that procurement regime. The Council will be using the competitive procedure under those regulations. This procurement is to deliver the national Supervised Toothbrushing Programme across Norfolk, in selected early year settings for 3-5 year olds that have been identified using deprivation data by Public Health. Providers will provide coordination of the programme, engage with settings, provide training to staff, data reporting and quality assurance. Please note on 19 November 2025, the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness made a written statement [UIN HCWS1071] saying that three proposals for unitary local government in Norfolk had been received - these could entail the creation of one, two or three unitary councils. The Minister announced a consultation exercise, which ended on 11 January 2026. The Minister stated that "once the consultations have concluded, the Government will assess the proposals against the criteria in the invitation and decide, subject to parliamentary approval, which, if any, proposals are to be implemented, with or without modification". The Government has confirmed that it is minded to create three unitary Councils, subject to parliamentary approval. On 4 December 2025, the Secretary of State for Local Government made a written statement [UIN HCWS1128] stating that the government intends to establish a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Norfolk and Suffolk as soon as possible, and that it is minded to hold inaugural mayoral elections in May 2028. Should these processes lead to unitary local government in Norfolk and/or to the establishment of a Mayoral Strategic Authority covering Norfolk (i) the contract may be transferred, assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to the council, or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor and/or to any Mayoral Strategic Authority; and/or (ii) the council or a successor authority or joint body may order services on behalf of other local authorities serving any area within Norfolk's current geographical boundaries.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to successful funding the contract may be extended by 24 months in 12 month increaments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050369-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£422,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£422,100 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
26 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY 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
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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