DHSC: ST Fluoride Feasibility Study

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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Award

17 Jun 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC), based in London, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for the "DHSC: ST Fluoride Feasibility Study". This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on feasibility studies, advisory services, and analysis, with a targeted completion within the Severn Trent Water Region. The procurement process employed the direct method, conducted below the competition threshold, and the project is scheduled from 30 June 2026 to 31 March 2027. Key dates include the contract award date on 17 June 2026 and an anticipated contract signature by 29 June 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in feasibility studies and advisory services, particularly those experienced in public health and water industries. Although Severn Trent Water Limited has been awarded the contract, there are potential future collaborations and sub-contracting opportunities for businesses proficient in service delivery within public sector frameworks. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and expertise in similar projects would benefit from engaging with such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

DHSC: ST Fluoride Feasibility Study

Notice Description

The completion of a feasibility study investigating the potential of fluoride design and modelling within the Severn Trent (ST) Water Region a - see Schedule 2 (Specification) for full details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056982-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,841 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEVERN TRENT WATER

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