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23 Jul 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea is the contracting authority for a completed procurement process titled "Oral Health Promotion in Care Homes." This service, classified under health training and dental practice services, is aimed at enhancing oral health outcomes in care homes within London, specifically in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The procurement process employed a direct method, below the threshold, without competition and falls under the 'light touch' regime. The contract commenced on 10th July 2026 and is set to conclude by 4th May 2027, with an optional extension of up to 12 months. The total contract value is £48,000, inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those specialising in health promotion and dental care. Entities like healthcare providers, training organisations, or similar services with an interest in promoting preventative health measures in institutional settings may find it beneficial to pursue similar future opportunities. Given the educational and service-oriented nature of this project, businesses focusing on community health and employee training may be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially if they are already familiar with providing services within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Oral Health Promotion in Care Homes (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea)

Notice Description

The Oral Health Promotion in Care Homes service is a public health programme delivered to support care home staff and residents to improve oral health outcomes and reduce health inequalities. The service adopts a preventative, education-led approach, focused on equipping care home staff with the knowledge, skills and resources required to maintain good oral hygiene standards for residents. Note: the contract start date is 5.5.26 and expires on 4.5.27. There is the option to extend for an additional 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d23c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069841-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80561000 - Health training services

85130000 - Dental practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 4 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON & CHELSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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