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title: "HAC5433 Healthy Teeth in Schools Programme"
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# HAC5433 Healthy Teeth in Schools Programme

Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b10b3ff-822a-4559-afa6-88209d83f0cb

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## Summary

The Tower Hamlets Council is currently in the award stage of the HAC5433 Healthy Teeth in Schools Programme, which aims to enhance oral health services for children aged 3-6 years in mainstream nursery and primary schools across Tower Hamlets, London. The contract, valued at £980,000, has an initial duration of five years with a potential two-year extension upon satisfactory performance. Bidders were invited to submit tenders by the deadline on 10 June 2019, with the contract period commencing on 1 September 2019 and running until 31 August 2024. This procurement employs an open procedure under the light touch regime as stipulated by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in health and social services, particularly those specialising in oral health care and preventative dental services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to consider participation. By securing this contract, suppliers can play a crucial role in promoting better oral health practices among young children and establish a long-term partnership with the public health framework in Tower Hamlets.

## Notice

The Healthy Teeth in Schools programme is a key element in the public health oral health programme. The Council is looking for a single competent supplier to deliver a screening and fluoridation programme for all children aged 3-6 years at mainstream nursery/primary schools in Tower Hamlets. The appointed provider is expected to carry out the following activities: * Engage schools and agree how the programme will be delivered over the academic year * Obtain parental consent for oral health screening and fluoride varnish application, including a medical and dental history * Invite all parents/guardians with children in nursery, Reception and Year 1 classes to parent awareness sessions where the Healthy Teeth in Schools programme and oral health issues will be discussed * Conduct a risk assessment of school premises * Offer oral health screening and fluoride varnish application sessions to children in nursery, Reception and Year 1 classes * Give all children who have received consent to participate in the Healthy Teeth in Schools programme twice yearly applications of fluoride varnish, unless not indicated. * If a child is identified as in need of further treatment, advise their parent(s)/guardian(s) of this need and about to seek treatment from the General Dental Service * Encourage and advise all parents/guardians of children on how to register with a dental surgery in their area to provide any immediate treatment needs and continuing care * Encourage all parents/guardians of children who do not participate to take up the service throughout the duration of the Healthy Teeth in Schools Programme Additional information: The proposed contract is with an initial term of 5 years with an option to extend by 2 years subject to satisfactory performance. The Authority is issuing this ITT to the Bidders to commence the tender stage of this Procurement Exercise. The purpose of this ITT is to request Bidders submit a Tender with a view to identifying a supplier which best meets the Council's requirements for the Contract. Bidders should note that the Contract relates to services that fall under the "light touch" regime of Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This Procurement Exercise will therefore be run in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as they apply to "light touch" services. While the Authority is following a process similar to the open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 neither that fact nor any other statements, acts or omissions of the Authority in connection with this Procurement Exercise should be taken as indicating that the Authority intends to be bound by the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the general principles of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to any greater extent than applies by law. All information related to this opportunity can be found by searching for the contract reference number DN403663 on https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb3d43da-07af-4133-a1dc-ad1243dfcb72 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £980,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £980,000 |
| 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 | TOWER HAMLETS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 2BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Poplar |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2019 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb3d43da-07af-4133-a1dc-ad1243dfcb72
- 14 May 2019 at 05:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d94cdb4c-0256-418b-b52e-47f575c8f0d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb3d43da-07af-4133-a1dc-ad1243dfcb72
  30th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d94cdb4c-0256-418b-b52e-47f575c8f0d0
  14th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index

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