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title: "The Kent Dental Epidemiology Survey and the Kent Oral Health Promotion Programme"
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# The Kent Dental Epidemiology Survey and the Kent Oral Health Promotion Programme

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a19e0a1f-ba58-4560-8f44-d0052fdef222

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## Summary

The Kent County Council is overseeing the procurement process for the "Kent Dental Epidemiology Survey and the Kent Oral Health Promotion Programme," with the aim of enhancing oral health across its jurisdiction. This contract falls under the Community Health Services category, with a focus on prevention and reducing oral health inequalities through various initiatives, including supervised tooth brushing and dental health promotion. The procurement process was initiated under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations, bypassing Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and concluded through direct award process C. The standstill period commenced following the announcement on 5th December 2025, with representations due by 17th December 2025. The contract is set to start on 1st January 2026 and end on 31st March 2031, covering the South East region of the UK, with a total contract value of GBP 723,009.

This contract offers opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to engage with public health services by providing evidence-based oral health improvement programmes, especially in areas with social inequality. Businesses specialising in community health, dental services, or health education might find strategic growth through collaborations with Kent County Council and Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. It includes the pilot programme in a SEND school and further expansion of an externally funded tooth brushing initiative. These efforts, aligned with local and national health priorities, not only contribute to better health outcomes for children and vulnerable populations across Kent but also leverage potential partnership opportunities in the delivery of health promotion services.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. Instead of: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. Read: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. Other additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 17 December 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The service delivers a comprehensive Oral Health and Dental Epidemiology programme across Kent County Council's area. It fulfils statutory responsibilities under the Public Health England Dental Public Health Intelligence Programme, ensuring biennial dental epidemiology surveys are conducted to monitor population oral health. The approach is evidence-based and aligned with national guidance and Kent's public health priorities, focusing on prevention and reducing oral health inequalities. Key elements include the continuation of the Supervised Toothbrushing Programme, delivery of a pilot in one SEND school, and quality assurance of the expanded, externally funded toothbrushing programme until December 2027. The service also provides targeted oral health promotion, workforce training, an

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a7e8a6-4199-437c-a55d-d1308be8846f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £723,009 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £723,009 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 10:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a7e8a6-4199-437c-a55d-d1308be8846f
- 5 Dec 2025 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a7e8a6-4199-437c-a55d-d1308be8846f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a7e8a6-4199-437c-a55d-d1308be8846f
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=999286567
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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