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title: "Dental Epidemiology Survey"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0552ac"
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# Dental Epidemiology Survey

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0552ac

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## Summary

The recent procurement for the "Dental Epidemiology Survey" was conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, focusing on health services within the UKF24 region, specifically West Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom. This procurement process culminated in the award and is categorized under the services procurement category. The contract, awarded on 1st September 2025 to COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICES CIC, involves a comprehensive dental epidemiology survey of 5-year-olds in mainstream schools, running from September 2025 to July 2026. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below the threshold - without competition, following the light-touch regime. The project completion was announced on 9th April 2026, with an overall contract value of £109,751.53.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in health services, particularly those specialising in dental epidemiology and capable of managing large-scale surveys. Companies experienced in data collection and analysis, with the ability to recruit and train field staff efficiently, are well-suited to such contracts. Additionally, enterprises that can navigate the national protocol and deliver within defined timelines could find substantial growth potential in participating in similar government-sponsored health projects. The engagement with public authorities can also lead to longer-term partnerships beyond the immediate contract, fostering further business expansion.

## Notice

For provider will undertake a full census dental epidemiology survey of 5-year-olds in mainstream schools as part of the 25/26 National Dental Epidemiology Programme (commencing 1st September 2025 and completing in July 2026). This will include recruiting and training sufficient fieldwork staff to deliver this enhanced survey in West Northamptonshire in line with the national protocol guidance and timeframe.

### Planning Information

If you feel that your organisation is able to contribute to to exercise then please contact procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk to request further information and questionnaire. Please note the deadline for completion of the questionnaire is COP 7th July 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032447-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,460 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |

## 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

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 13:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032447-2026
- 24 Jun 2025 at 13:25 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034763-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032447-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034763-2025
  24th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.communitydentalservices.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

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