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title: "Resources for County Durham's Supervised Toothbrushing Programme"
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# Resources for County Durham's Supervised Toothbrushing Programme

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10a46157-1631-4f77-971d-d58789e21580

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for providing resources for County Durham's Supervised Toothbrushing Programme, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, and toothbrush holder racks. The contract was awarded on 18 December 2024 to AMS Sanderson Ltd. This tender falls under the industry category of "Articles and preparations for oral or dental hygiene" (CPV code 33711700) and includes additional classifications for toothbrushes (33711710) and toothpaste (33711720). The programme is to be implemented in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period starting from 1 January 2025 and running until 31 December 2029. Important dates included the tender closing on 12 December 2024, while the entire procurement was executed through a request for quotation method.

This tender can foster business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria outlined. Businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of oral hygiene products, particularly toothbrushes and toothpaste, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Moreover, the expanded timeframe of up to four additional twelve-month periods, subject to approval, provides long-term business stability and the potential for sustained revenue growth. Being associated with a publicly funded programme can also enhance the reputation and visibility of the supplying businesses.

## Notice

To provide resources for County Durham's Supervised Toothbrushing Programme. This covers toothbrushes, toothpaste, toothbrush holder racks and delivery. The contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 4 periods of 12 months each from the actual end date subject to Commissioner and budget approval.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c3b7676-ada2-40da-810c-27cd324c1a7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Request for Quote |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMS SANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33711700 - Articles and preparations for oral or dental hygiene
- 33711710 - Toothbrushes
- 33711720 - Toothpaste

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c3b7676-ada2-40da-810c-27cd324c1a7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c3b7676-ada2-40da-810c-27cd324c1a7d
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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