---
title: "Provision of Dental Epidemiology Fieldwork Survey"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b04f"
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# Provision of Dental Epidemiology Fieldwork Survey

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b04f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Dental Epidemiology Fieldwork Survey" by Westmorland and Furness Council has reached the contract award stage, with the contract awarded to North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. This tender falls under the health services industry category, specifically dental practice and related services. The procurement method used was a limited, direct award following the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime 2023), without prior competition. The contract supports the Public Health Outcomes Framework indicator 4 concerning tooth decay in children aged 5. The contract was signed on 18th September 2024, and the service will be delivered in the UKD1 region (North West England).

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those specialising in dental epidemiology and public health data collection. Small to large-sized enterprises capable of providing high-quality health services would have benefitted from competing in such procurement activities. Long-term business growth can be achieved through participation in similar tenders, which typically involve high-value contracts and establish relationships with regional authorities like Westmorland and Furness Council. Engaging in such projects can enhance a company’s portfolio and reputation within the public health sector.

## Notice

THIS IS CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE The Dental Epidemiology Fieldwork Service will support the Public Health Outcomes Framework indicator 4: 'Tooth decay in children aged 5'. Local authorities need to have access to dental epidemiological data in order for them to be able to monitor progress in relation to this indicator. Participation in the DPHEP will enable the Council to collect this data. Under the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime 2023), an award has been made for this contract following Direct Award Process A without competition.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE The Dental Epidemiology Fieldwork Service will support the Public Health Outcomes Framework indicator 4: 'Tooth decay in children aged 5'. Local authorities need to have access to dental epidemiological data in order for them to be able to monitor progress in relation to this indicator. Participation in the DPHEP will enable the Council to collect this data. Under the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime 2023), an award has been made for this contract following Direct Award Process A without competition. Details of the award decision-makers. The award was approved by the Director of Thriving Communities for Westmorland and Furness Council in consultation with the relevant cabinet member. Declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest. - None

### Procurement Information

The procurement and award of this contract falls outside of the scope of The Public Contract Regulations 2015. The award of this contract has been made following The regulations of the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime 2023) under Direct Award Process A and made without competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034226-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034226-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

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