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title: "DHSC: PCP: Fluoridation Engineering Support"
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# DHSC: PCP: Fluoridation Engineering Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22a4b03f-a6d5-4b82-9080-56f4df60f3aa

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (London) has initiated the planning stage for a tender titled "DHSC: PCP: Fluoridation Engineering Support." This procurement pertains to the engineering services industry, specifically focusing on water fluoridation schemes. The procurement process aims to support the department's efforts in reducing health inequalities and ensuring child welfare. The specified location for the project is in England, United Kingdom. The early market engagement will be conducted virtually on 12th September 2024, with an engagement end date set for 6th September 2024. The procurement will adopt the competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, building on the initial phase conducted under PCR 2015. The total value of this tender is estimated at £220,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in engineering services, particularly those with expertise in water infrastructure and public health initiatives. Businesses participating in the early market engagement will gain insight into the specific requirements and standards expected by the Department of Health and Social Care. The procurement method encourages competitive bidding, allowing capable small to medium-sized enterprises to showcase their solutions and expand their portfolios. Engaging in this project will allow businesses to contribute to public health efforts, potentially enhancing their reputation and opening up further tendering opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

This 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. The Early Market Engagement will be run under PCR 2015, however the procurement will be run under Procurement Act 2023. The likely route to market will be competitive flexible procedure. The market engagement day will be held virtually on 12th September 2024. Participants who register their interest will be invited at a later date. Please refer to the attached document for further information on the requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39c0e26e-6087-4299-868a-8484b1343d3e |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON) |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 13:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39c0e26e-6087-4299-868a-8484b1343d3e
- 5 Aug 2024 at 09:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d607c2a2-0952-41b9-b0c6-0db68430a00f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39c0e26e-6087-4299-868a-8484b1343d3e
  29th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d607c2a2-0952-41b9-b0c6-0db68430a00f
  5th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9cafea62-28c3-47a5-9b9c-6bf6dba2397b
  Market Engagement RFI final
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48c3df21-7425-4595-9ca1-ecd559d9d7ae
  Market Engagement RFI final

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