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title: "Provision of Oral Health Improvement: Supervised Toothbrushing Programme in Primary Schools"
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# Provision of Oral Health Improvement: Supervised Toothbrushing Programme in Primary Schools

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14bdc08f-77f3-4d58-a648-0827cdeb881f

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed the award stage for the contract titled "Provision of Oral Health Improvement: Supervised Toothbrushing Programme in Primary Schools". This initiative falls under the industry category of Dental practice and related services (CPV 85130000) and is set to be implemented in primary schools throughout England. Key dates include the tender period deadline on 23rd July 2024 and the contract period running from 2nd September 2024 to 1st September 2026. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to Community Dental Services CIC with the contract value amounting to £39,293.78.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its focus on improving public health and reducing health inequalities among children in deprived areas. Businesses that specialise in oral health services, healthcare programmes, and educational health initiatives would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes. The contract not only offers a substantial financial incentive but also provides an opportunity for businesses to establish a long-term presence in the public health sector.

## Notice

The Supervised tooth brushing programme is aimed at children attending primary schools in areas of deprivation, experiencing poorer oral health. The tooth brushing activity will take place in the school setting they attend. The main aims of the programme are to reduce the prevalence of tooth decay, hospital admissions for dental caries and reduce health inequalities in children. Please view the documents here: https://procontract.due-north.com with the reference DN730513.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f37c8e-aef9-4fbc-a335-9a7d54d82681 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,293 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| 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 | COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2024 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f37c8e-aef9-4fbc-a335-9a7d54d82681
- 2 Jul 2024 at 09:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4280c1b5-ce16-46d5-9d82-1feedc31d6c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f37c8e-aef9-4fbc-a335-9a7d54d82681
  19th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4280c1b5-ce16-46d5-9d82-1feedc31d6c6
  2nd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com

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