--- title: "HAC6132 - Supervised Toothbrushing Targeted Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058e21" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058e21" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058e21.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058e21.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TOWER HAMLETS" published: "2025-08-27" --- # HAC6132 - Supervised Toothbrushing Targeted Programme Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058e21 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058e21) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058e21.json) ## Summary The procurement process spearheaded by Tower Hamlets involves a targeted programme titled "HAC6132 - Supervised Toothbrushing Targeted Programme," aimed at enhancing oral health among children aged 3-5 in areas of high deprivation. The initiative falls under the "Health and social work services" category (CPV: 85000000) and is currently in the planning stage. Located in the London region, this procurement activity is specifically targeted to commence after a market engagement event, with further communications anticipated on 11th September 2025. The contract value is estimated at £79,017.25. This tender presents substantial opportunities for community dental providers, particularly those with a focus on health and social services, allowing them to expand their services to vulnerable populations. Businesses with expertise in delivering community health initiatives, particularly within the NHS Community Dental Services framework, may find this procurement particularly beneficial due to its direct award potential post-market engagement. This project not only enhances oral health outcomes for vulnerable children but also supports the development of long-term oral hygiene habits, positioning participating business entities as key contributors to community welfare and preventive health strategies. ## Notice Deliver a targeted supervised toothbrushing programme for children aged 3-5 years old who live in areas with the greatest deprivation. Improve oral health outcomes for children, build lifelong good oral health habits and decrease health care spend on preventable dental health issues in childhood. Justification for contract duration: Government funding has only been guaranteed for one year. After this time we are planning to combine the supervised toothbrushing and fluoride varnish programmes into one contract starting in September 2026 Impact: Despite being largely preventable, tooth decay remains the most common oral disease among children and young people in England (PHE 2019)[1]. Oral health plays a critical role in children's overall wellbeing and development, impacting not only their physical health but also their ability to sleep, eat, speak, play and socialise with other children. Poor oral health can lead to missed school days due to dental pain, affecting children's learning, development, and school readiness. It is estimated that nationally at least 60,000 days are missed from school during the year for hospital extractions (OHID 2022)[2]. There are also wider implications for families, as parents may need to take time off work to attend dental appointments with their children. Introducing a supervised toothbrushing programme aims to: Reduce the incidence and prevalence of decayed missing and filled teeth (DMFT) in the target population Increase the proportion of children free from dental caries/decay Improve the overall oral health status of vulnerable children from low income households with the overall aim of reducing health inequities Support children to develop good oral hygiene habits resulting in improved lifelong oral health Support children's right to the best possible standard of health under the UN Convention on the Rights of Child, as endorsed by our local Accelerate! Tower Hamlets Children and Families Partnership Strategy 2024-2029 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Government guidance requires the programme to be delivered by a suitable community dental provider, such as NHS Community Dental Services, the market for which is limited both nationally, and locally in the London region. Following the PSR 'Most Suitable Provider' process, we are intending to undertake a market engagement event to identify the most suitable provider and expect to be able to directly award this new contract following this event. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051424-2025 | | 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 | 27 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £79,017 | | 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 | TOWER HAMLETS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E1 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Whitechapel | | Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 27 Aug 2025 at 07:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051424-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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