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title: "DHSC:OHID:Water Fluoridation Engineering Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1106406d-58ac-489b-aa92-bfdae328f425"
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# DHSC:OHID:Water Fluoridation Engineering Support

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1106406d-58ac-489b-aa92-bfdae328f425

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) recently completed the procurement process for "DHSC:OHID:Water Fluoridation Engineering Support" under an open procedure, surpassing the threshold. This tender, classified within the Engineering support services industry (CPV 71336000), involves supporting the DHSC's water fluoridation schemes aimed at reducing health inequalities across England. The contracting process culminated in the award stage on 21st May 2025, with OCU GROUP LTD securing the contract valued at £1,067,934.63. The project is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and extend until 31st March 2030, with the organisation's buying activities centrally managed from London (postcode SW1H 0EU).

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering support services, particularly those capable of advancing water fluoridation initiatives. While the primary contract was awarded to a large-scale entity, the nature of the open procurement method and the tender's encouragement for SME participation suggest potential future opportunities for smaller enterprises to provide complementary services or subcontracting tasks. Companies with expertise in health improvement projects, specifically those focused on public health infrastructure, will find this market segment ripe for engagement and growth.

## Notice

Specialist engineer will support the delivery of the DHSC's water fluoridation functions in relation to delivery of current and future water fluoridation schemes. The Water Fluoridation Scheme supports the DHSC's responsibilities for reducing health inequalities and ensuring children have the best start in life by ensuring that water companies deliver services in line with the agreements they hold with the DHSC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d6cb566-adf6-4e6a-b02e-f406a0d9f914 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,248,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,067,934 |
| 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 | DHSC |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCU GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71336000 - Engineering support services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d6cb566-adf6-4e6a-b02e-f406a0d9f914

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d6cb566-adf6-4e6a-b02e-f406a0d9f914
  21st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7477c59d-0cc0-4eae-99fa-a8d69921456e
  Contract Award Letter DHSC_ OHID_Water Fluoridation Engineering Support _Redacted

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