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title: "Brushing For Life Dental Packs"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN"
published: "2018-05-25"
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# Brushing For Life Dental Packs

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65b8e213-48eb-467d-bcf2-794c4e52f85f

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain is initiating a tender for the "Brushing For Life Dental Packs" project, which falls within the dental hygiene products industry category. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a budget estimated between £43,000 and £55,000 for the first year and a total estimated value of £220,000 over the full term of the framework agreement. The contract is expected to commence on 28 June 2019 and run until 29 April 2023, covering various regions across the UK including London and the North West. Interested suppliers should prepare for an invitation to tender, which will be released as a separate notice on 3 September 2018.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in the supply of dental hygiene products such as toothpaste and toothbrushes. Businesses supplying educational materials for children or involved in health-related initiatives may find this particular contract aligned with their offerings. Suppliers who demonstrate capabilities in meeting public health requirements and can deliver products within the specified budget should consider participating, as it is a chance to collaborate with NHS Supply Chain and enhance their visibility in the public procurement market.

## Notice

Brushing for Life dental packs are supplied as part of a PHE (Public Health England) supported initiative. They are educational dental packs intended for children of school age. The packs contain a toothpaste, toothbrush and educational leaflet. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 43 000 GBP to 55 000 GBP in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the frameworkagreement. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) is 220 000 GBP. The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS supply chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0c0637-c8a0-4320-8806-17a4c859434a |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Sep 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2019 - 29 Apr 2023 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | NORMANTON |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF6 1TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Normanton |
| Westminster constituency | Normanton and Hemsworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141850 - Dental hygiene products
- 33711710 - Toothbrushes
- 33711720 - Toothpaste

## Release History

- 25 May 2018 at 11:02 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0c0637-c8a0-4320-8806-17a4c859434a
- 9 Apr 2018 at 12:35 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0c0637-c8a0-4320-8806-17a4c859434a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0c0637-c8a0-4320-8806-17a4c859434a
  25th May 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30723ae3-8abd-4e2f-bf95-0f702cceda75
  Brushing for Life PIN
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:150415-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML&tabId=1
  Brushing for Life TED Notice

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplychain.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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