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title: "Provision of Dental Epidemiology Fieldwork Survey"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Dental Epidemiology Fieldwork Survey

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e2ddb2d-5583-46bd-ae1c-245f2ee1031e

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## Summary

The Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of Dental Epidemiology Fieldwork Survey, classified under Health services (CPV: 85100000) and Dental practice and related services (CPV: 85130000). The contract, valued at £112,500, will support the Public Health Outcomes Framework indicator regarding tooth decay in children aged 5. This contract was directly awarded to the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, and the procurement stage is 'Award'. The contract began on 19th September 2024 and will continue until 31st August 2027, with services to be delivered across England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in health or dental services. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to compete in similar tenders due to the inclusion of SME and VCSE suitability criteria. As the contract was awarded without competition, future opportunities may arise for businesses capable of providing similar specialised epidemiological support services, thus contributing to public health improvements. Additionally, companies focusing on public health research and data collection might find this sector suitable for expansion.

## Notice

THIS IS CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE The Dental Epidemiology Fieldwork Service will support the Public Health Outcomes Framework indicator 4: 'Tooth decay in children aged 5'. Local authorities need to have access to dental epidemiological data in order for them to be able to monitor progress in relation to this indicator. Participation in the DPHEP will enable the Council to collect this data. Under the Provider Selection Regime 2023, an award has been made for this contract following Direct Award Process A without competition. Details of the award decision-makers. The award was approved by the Director of Thriving Communities for Westmorland and Furness Council in consultation with the relevant cabinet member. Declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest. - None

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5166f613-f710-4e1e-bd03-636a2721a80c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,500 |
| 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| 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 | NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5166f613-f710-4e1e-bd03-636a2721a80c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5166f613-f710-4e1e-bd03-636a2721a80c
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

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