--- title: "Provision of an All Age Oral Health Promotion Service in Somerset" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-851ea5bc-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-851ea5bc-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-851ea5bc-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-851ea5bc-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Provision of an All Age Oral Health Promotion Service in Somerset Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-851ea5bc-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-851ea5bc-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-851ea5bc-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary This procurement process, initiated by Somerset County Council, involves the provision of an All Age Oral Health Promotion Service in Somerset. The contract is classified under health services, specifically targeting dental practice and related services. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a contract period set to commence on 1 April 2016 and conclude on 31 March 2021. The total value of the contract is £550,000, and all services are to be delivered within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 28 July 2015. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health care services, particularly those with a focus on dental health and public health promotion. Companies involved in oral health education, fluoride distribution, and dental hygiene services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. This initiative aims to reduce oral health inequalities and enhance access to dental care, presenting growth potential for organisations that can provide effective solutions in these areas. ## Notice The aim of the service is to prevent or slow the progression of dental decay and oral disease, and reduce oral health inequalities in children and young people, and adults who are at increased risk of poor oral health in Somerset. It aims to achieve this through: Increasing the availability of fluoride Improving oral hygiene Increasing access to dental services Promoting healthy diet and reducing the consumption of sugary food and drink, alcohol and tobacco Addressing inequalities in oral health Additional information: Provision of Oral Health Promotion Service in Somerset for Children and Young People and Adults at Risk of Poor Oral Health. The aim of the service is to prevent or slow the progression of dental decay and oral disease, and reduce oral health inequalities in children and young people, and adults who are at increased risk of poor oral health in Somerset. It aims to achieve this through: Increasing the availability of fluoride Improving oral hygiene Increasing access to dental services Promoting healthy diet and reducing the consumption of sugary food and drink, alcohol and tobacco Addressing inequalities in oral health Details available on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and search for Provision of an All-Age Oral Health Promotion Service in Somerset for Children and Young People and Adults at Risk of Poor Oral Health. Delivery of the service will be in the geographical area covered by Somerset County Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b1090bf-c6f7-4a3a-a92f-f600194739d8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £550,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 4DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85130000 - Dental practice and related services - 85131000 - Dental-practice services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b1090bf-c6f7-4a3a-a92f-f600194739d8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b1090bf-c6f7-4a3a-a92f-f600194739d8 25th June 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_opportunity?OpenForm&contract_id=CONTRACT-9XSC-CLL6PX Provider contract link ## Notice URLs - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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