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Children's Oral Health Promotion Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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28 May 2026 at 07:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon has concluded the procurement process for the "Children's Oral Health Promotion Service," a contract focused on enhancing oral health for children through supervised toothbrushing in schools and early years' settings. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically in dental practice and related services, and will be implemented in Uxbridge, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £277,845.29 gross, was awarded to WHITTINGTON HEALTH NHS TRUST. The procurement method was direct and proceeded without competition, following a "Below threshold" light touch regime. The award was finalised on 28 May 2026, and the service contract is set to commence on 28 May 2026, running through 31 August 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations involved in healthcare, particularly those focusing on paediatric and community dental services. The successful implementation of this service not only benefits public health but also establishes a reliable partnership with a reputable local authority, potentially leading to future collaborations. Companies with expertise in dental healthcare promotion, especially those experienced in working with public authorities and community health initiatives, would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts to expand their footprint in the public sector. By participating in such tenders, businesses can enhance their reputation and gain substantial experience in public health service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Oral Health Promotion Service

Notice Description

This service is for the continuation of the targeted approach to implementing "Supervised toothbrushing" via schools and early years settings (hereinafter 'the Service') in areas of high need of the borough, with the aim of complementing and enhancing the existing provision of NHS funded Children's Oral Health Promotion Service in Hillingdon, that's embedded within the Whittington Community Dental Services, provided by Whittington Health. Contract start date: 1 September 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050011-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85130000 - Dental practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£231,537 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1UW
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITTINGTON HEALTH NHS TRUST

Further Information

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