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07 Jul 2026 at 13:03

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07 Jul 2026 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the tender stage for the "West Northamptonshire Oral Health Improvement Service" contract, which falls under the health services industry category. The tender is part of an open competition with a gross contract value of £597,302.40, located in the UKF24 region of the United Kingdom. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 28th July 2026 by noon, with an enquiry period concluding on 17th July 2026. The contract is to start on 1st September 2026, initially for two years, with the potential for extension up to a maximum of four years. Interested suppliers should submit their proposals electronically via the West Northamptonshire Council e-procurement portal.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in health services and social value. Companies with expertise in providing oral health education, resources, and professional training will find this contract particularly aligned with their skills. Businesses that can demonstrate high quality in delivering targeted and evidence-based oral health improvement activities, particularly those geared toward reducing health inequalities among vulnerable and young populations, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this tender could enhance business portfolios and establish firm partnerships with local government bodies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

West Northamptonshire Oral Health Improvement Service

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council is inviting tenders for the delivery of an Oral Health Improvement Service for West Northamptonshire. The service will deliver targeted, evidence-based oral health improvement activities to help reduce oral health inequalities and improve outcomes for children, young people, vulnerable adults and older people. Core elements include supervised toothbrushing in early years and school settings, oral health training for professionals, organisational support for settings, partnership working, and targeted distribution of oral health resources. Full details and requirements are provided in the Invitation to Tender and Service Specification available via the Council's e-Procurement portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for up to a further two periods of 1 year (1 + 1), up to a maximum contract period of 4 years in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c53b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063669-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£497,752 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£497,752 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 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
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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