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Supervised toothbrushing programme

Portsmouth City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 Jul 2026 at 13:31

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25 Jun 2026 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has awarded a contract for a supervised toothbrushing programme, a service classified under Miscellaneous Health Services (CPV: 85140000). This contract falls under the Provider Selection Regime, adhering to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and operates outside typical public procurement regulations. The procurement process was conducted without a prior competitive call, concluding with an award on 8th July 2026. The services will be provided across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas (UKJ31 region) from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with an option to extend for an additional year. The total value of this contract is £147,000, divided into two lots focusing on school and early years settings.

This contract represents a promising opportunity for businesses focusing on health service provision, particularly those with expertise in community-based programmes. Companies that emphasise quality, integration, and social value in their offerings would align well with the contract's award criteria, which prioritised these factors heavily. Suppliers such as the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have shown suitability by meeting the contract's requirements for quality and experience, serving as examples for other potential bidders aiming to enter similar marketplaces or extend their existing services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supervised toothbrushing programme

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The intention is to award this contract under the most suitable provider process. The contract is for the provision of the supervised toothbrushing programme from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Supervised Toothbrushing programme - School based

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process for the provision of the supervised toothbrushing programme. This is an existing service awarded to existing providers. The lifetime value of the contract is PS147,000. The services are to be provided between 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Lot 2 - Supervised Toothbrushing programme - Early Years Settings

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The intention is to award this contract under the most suitable provider process. The contract is for the provision of the supervised toothbrushing programme from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with the option to extend for a further 12 months

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by by 7th July 2026 midnight via email to phcontracts@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064205-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£147,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Portsmouth City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

University of Portsmouth Dental Academy

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

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