Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for a Supervised Toothbrushing Programme in Buckinghamshire

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Buckinghamshire Council involved an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for the implementation of a Supervised Toothbrushing Programme in the county. This project, specifically aimed at promoting oral health among children aged 3-5, is under the industry category of community health and health training services. The contract, signed on 17th March 2026, commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude by 31st March 2029. The procurement, classified as a below-threshold competition under a limited method, falls under the special light touch regime. The awarded supplier is Community Dental Services CIC, based in Colworth Park, indicating a significant focus on community involvement and health improvement measures within the UKJ13 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in health training and community health services. Firms specialising in delivering oral health education, community health initiatives, or those with expertise in working with children and young people would find this contract highly beneficial for growth. In particular, large-scale organisations with experience in engaging diverse community settings and promoting health awareness can leverage this contract to solidify their market presence and expand their service offerings. Additionally, there may be further potential for businesses to collaborate on training programmes and engage with the community to enhance oral health outcomes and address health inequalities.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for a Supervised Toothbrushing Programme in Buckinghamshire

Notice Description

Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for a Supervised Toothbrushing Programme in Buckinghamshire Supervised toothbrushing programmes (STPs) enable children and young people (CYP) to brush their teeth with fluoride toothpaste under the supervision of trained staff on the days that they attend a specific setting (e.g. a nursery). An STP is designed to complement, rather than replace, toothbrushing at home. The longer-term goal of targeting STP to CYP aged 3-5 years is to establish good life-long oral health habits of toothbrushing with a fluoride toothpaste, this will lead to longer term outcomes such as the prevention of tooth decay and improvement in their quality of life. The overall aim of this STP is to contribute to improvements in oral health of a targeted cohort of CYP in Buckinghamshire and support a reduction in oral health inequalities in the most deprived populations within the County.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b122
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054457-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80561000 - Health training services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£214,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE 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
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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