---
title: "Notice of Intention under the Most Suitable Provider process - Supervised Toothbrusing Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05667a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-25"
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# Notice of Intention under the Most Suitable Provider process - Supervised Toothbrusing Scheme

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05667a

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Notice of Intention under the Most Suitable Provider process - Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme." This procurement is currently in the planning stage and falls under the industry category of health services. The procurement is scheduled to take place in the UKC21 region of the United Kingdom, with the initial contract period starting on 1st September 2025 and potentially extending until 31st August 2030. The process is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and employs an open competition method. Interested parties have until 11th August 2025 to submit expressions of interest via email to Leanne.Stewart@northumberland.gov.uk, marking an opportunity for organisations to approach the Council as the 'most suitable provider.' 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health services, especially those capable of providing a supervised toothbrushing scheme. The procurement's open nature allows for wide competition, inviting various providers to engage with Northumberland County Council, thereby fostering business growth within this public health initiative. Companies with expertise in health service delivery, specifically within primary health and dental care sectors, can benefit from participating, potentially leading to long-term contractual opportunities given the likelihood of contract renewals based on external funding. Engaging in this contract could enhance a provider's profile by working with a public authority and contribute to community health outcomes.

## Notice

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intended Approach Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This Intended Approach Notice is being published in line with Regulation 10 - under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime - PSR) Regulations 2023. (The Most Suitable Provider Process) is being used to commission this service. This will be published for at least 14 calendar days as per the requirements of the Provider Selection Regime 2023. This is to enable providers to approach the Council and express their interest in being considered as the 'most suitable provider'. Please send a message to Leanne.Stewart@Northumberland.gov.uk to express your interest.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 optional 1 year extensions depending on external funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043217-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 26 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 14:15 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043217-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043217-2025
  25th July 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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