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title: "DHSC: PCP: Water Fluoridation Engineering Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048611"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2024-07-30"
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# DHSC: PCP: Water Fluoridation Engineering Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048611

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is planning a procurement process titled "DHSC: PCP: Water Fluoridation Engineering Support," aimed at securing specialist engineering services to aid in the delivery of existing and future water fluoridation schemes. This initiative falls under the engineering services category (CPV code 71300000) and is intended to reduce health inequalities and ensure optimal child health by aligning water company services with DHSC agreements. A virtual market engagement day is scheduled for 12th September 2024, and interested parties must register via the eProcurement portal. The procurement process will follow the Procurement Act 2023, with the initial phase involving early market engagement under PCR 2015, and a future notice expected on 6th January 2025. The location for service delivery is the United Kingdom, specifically the UKI region. The overall contract value is estimated at £370,000.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating in the engineering and public health sectors. Companies specialising in water engineering and possessing a strong understanding of regulatory compliance and public health services are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could lead to long-term collaboration with the DHSC and potential subsequent contracts, given the strategic focus on reducing health inequalities through water fluoridation. The competitive flexible procedure will provide a level playing field, encouraging innovation and cost-effective solutions from diverse market players. Businesses capable of delivering high-standard engineering support and aligning with public health objectives should seize this opportunity for expansion and contribution to public health improvements.

## Notice

This specialist engineer will support the delivery of the DHSC's water fluoridation functions in relation to delivery of current and future water fluoridation schemes. The Water Fluoridation Scheme supports the DHSC's responsibilities for reducing health inequalities and ensuring children have the best start in life by ensuring that water companies deliver services in line with the agreements they hold with the DHSC.

A market engagement day will be held virtually on 12th September 2024. Participants are required to register their interest via the eProcurement portal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Early Market Engagement will be run under PCR 2015, however the procurement will be run under Procurement Act 2023. The likely route to market will be competitive flexible procedure. 

A market engagement day will be held virtually on 12th September 2024. Participants are required to register their interest via the eProcurement portal. Those who register their interest will be invited at a later date.

Please refer to the attached document for further information on the requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023836-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £370,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 15:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023836-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

## Provenance

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