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title: "National Dental Epidemiology Programme Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054584"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-23"
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# National Dental Epidemiology Programme Service

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054584

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is moving forward with the procurement process for the National Dental Epidemiology Programme Service, focusing on dental practice and related services. This service falls under the healthcare industry, with the procurement stage currently marked at the Award stage. The contract has been awarded on 23rd June 2025 with the service set to commence on 1st October 2025. The contract duration is initially 23 months, ending on 31st August 2028, with an option to extend by an additional 12 months. Located in Lancashire, this project aims to gather extensive data regarding dental health, informing necessary treatment service commissions and preventive programmes. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure via a direct award process C without the prior publication of a competition call.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses that specialise in dental services and have a strong understanding of epidemiological research. The contract's potential extension offers longevity and scope for expanding service provision. While Lancashire County Council has chosen to work with the existing provider, UCLan Community Dentists Limited, it presents a promising model that aligns quality, cost-effectiveness, integration, collaboration, and social value. For other businesses, there is an opportunity to explore similar services or to integrate community health solutions that address dental decay issues in children and adults within the region. It suits SMEs interested in contributing to healthy outcomes and improving accessibility while potentially expanding their reach or innovating their service offerings in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

This specification defines the requirements for the delivery of the National Dental Epidemiology Programme (NDEP) across Lancashire. The National Dental Epidemiology Programme for England is the primary national dental survey providing data on the levels of dental decay in children and adults. It provides robust and comparable intelligence about health and social conditions, informing the commissioning of treatment services and preventive programmes. The anticipated Service Commencement Date 01/10/2025. The contract shall have an initial period of 23 months (31/08/2028) with the option to extend for a further 12 months. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Direct Award process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS360,700 This is an existing service. The intention is to award to the existing provider.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This specification defines the requirements for the delivery of the National Dental Epidemiology Programme (NDEP) across Lancashire. The National Dental Epidemiology Programme for England is the primary national dental survey providing data on the levels of dental decay in children and adults. It provides robust and comparable intelligence about health and social conditions, informing the commissioning of treatment services and preventive programmes. The anticipated Service Commencement Date 01/10/2025. The contract shall have an initial period of 23 months (31/08/2028) with the option to extend for a further 12 months. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Direct Award process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS360,700 This is an existing service. The intention is to award to the existing provider.

### Procurement Information

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 the relevant authority by midnight on 20/06/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034442-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £360,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UCLAN COMMUNITY DENTISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 13:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034442-2025
- 9 Jun 2025 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031026-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO47kp0aGZXo5Il1ClUdRBSnhUMUJDQ0tWN0pEUlhFNjVQTVhZMTBFWTdOSy4u
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/

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