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title: "Oral Health Promotion Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0482ec"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0482ec.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-06"
---

# Oral Health Promotion Service

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0482ec

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has commissioned an Oral Health Promotion Service aimed at children and young people in Suffolk and North East Essex. The service targets those aged 0-18 years, and for individuals with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) up to the age of 25 years. The total contract value is £300,000, excluding VAT, and the service will run from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2026. The tender falls under the health services category with CPV code 85100000. It was awarded to Community Dental Services CIC, and key dates include the submission deadline of 19th August 2024 at 12 noon, and the contract awarded on 18th September 2024. The procurement follows an open procedure under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and does not apply to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in dental and community health services. Companies that excel in delivering high-quality, innovative oral health programmes and have a strong focus on cost efficiency, service integration, and collaborative approaches are well-suited to compete. Emphasis is placed on improving accessibility and reducing health inequalities, making this a valuable contract for businesses committed to social responsibility and public health improvement. The evaluation criteria heavily weighted quality, innovation, and social value, providing a platform for providers to demonstrate their strengths and capabilities.

## Notice

Public Health Suffolk ('The Authority') wishes to commission a Suffolk Children and Young Peoples Oral Health Promotion Service ('the service'). The service will ensure delivery of the Children and Young Peoples Oral Health Promotion across the Suffolk and North East Essex (SNEE) boundary in Suffolk for children and young people, aged 0-18 years, and their families. Extending up to the age of 25 years for young people with Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities (SEND). The service will support families to ensure that children grow up with healthy teeth and gums.The contract period is 1st November 2024 - 31st October 2026. The total contract value is PS300,000 excluding VAT. The deadline for submissions is 19th August 2024 at 12noon.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Public Health Suffolk ('The Authority') wishes to commission a Suffolk Children and Young Peoples Oral Health Promotion Service ('the service'). The service will ensure delivery of the Children and Young Peoples Oral Health Promotion across the Suffolk and North East Essex (SNEE) boundary in Suffolk for children and young people, aged 0-18 years, and their families. Extending up to the age of 25 years for young people with Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities (SEND). The service will support families to ensure that children grow up with healthy teeth and gums.This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process. The total contract value is PS300,000 excluding VAT. This contract is for a new service with a new provider. The contract period is 1st November 2024 - 31st October 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039431-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
- 85131000 - Dental-practice services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 13:31 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039431-2024
- 18 Sep 2024 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029878-2024
- 19 Jul 2024 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022520-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk

## Provenance

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