--- title: "Toothbrushes & Toothbrush Racks" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f0e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f0e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f0e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f0e3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-04-16" --- # Toothbrushes & Toothbrush Racks Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f0e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f0e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f0e3.json) ## Summary The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for supplying toothbrushes and toothbrush racks, targeting dental consumables relevant to a broad spectrum of age groups. This procurement falls under the "Public authority - central government" category and took place in the United Kingdom, specifically in Ashford, Kent. The contract, awarded on 16 April 2026, marks the completion of the tender stage, transitioning to the award phase with AMS Sanderson Ltd being the successful supplier. This procurement was conducted using an open method, emphasising a competition below the financial threshold. The contract was officially signed on 31 March 2026, commencing on 1 June 2026 and is set to run until 31 May 2028, with renewal options available for an extension period of up to twelve months twice. This procurement offers opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in dental consumables and sustainable products, to expand their market presence by catering to both young children's and family needs for dental hygiene products. Companies with expertise in producing educational packs with toothbrush kits, sustainable bamboo alternatives, and storage solutions for dental care products would find this contract profoundly relevant. Particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the focus on open competition and a financial value of £108,000 offers substantial business growth potential by connecting with community health providers. Furthermore, suppliers with robust logistics and supply chain capabilities can benefit from the highly strategic locations covering Kent and parts of London via efficient deliveries and operations. ## Notice Toothbrushes & Toothbrush Racks Consumables:- Brushing for life packs for ages 0-3 - (inc. educational pack with a nursery toothbrush, 75ml tube of mild mint toothpaste and an informative leaflet). Optional alternative requirement would be for a nursery sustainable bamboo toothbrush. * Brushing for life packs for ages 3+ - (inc. educational pack with a nursery toothbrush, 75ml tube of mild mint toothpaste and an informative leaflet). Optional alternative requirement would be for a nursery sustainable bamboo toothbrush. * Brush Racks - A toothbrush storage system using stickers with healthy snack symbolsThe right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. back-up options of dental consumables should we be unable to source items from elsewhere, dental motivators, bamboo brushes (child & adult), 1450 ppm Mild mint toothpaste for family use at least 1450 ppm ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: back-up options should we be unable to source items from elsewhere * Dental motivators - Toys/ stickers that can be given to children to encourage them into brushing their teeth, or that can be given out at promotional events. Including, but not limited to 2-minute brushing timers, dental stickers, wind-up chattering teeth, bouncy balls etc. * Child (0-3 & 3+) and adult brushes: Bamboo brushes if available * 1450 ppm Mild mint toothpaste - For family use at least 1450ppm Renewal: 2 x 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034687-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £110,000 | | Lots value | £110,000 | | Awards value | £108,000 | | Contracts value | £108,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | ASHFORD | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN25 4AZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Ashford | | Electoral ward | Goat Lees | | Westminster constituency | Ashford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AMS SANDERSON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33141800 - Dental consumables - 33711710 - Toothbrushes ## Release History - 16 Apr 2026 at 12:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034687-2026 - 19 Mar 2026 at 09:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024906-2026 - 8 Dec 2025 at 15:12 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080697-2025 - 8 Dec 2025 at 14:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080667-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034687-2026 16th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024906-2026 19th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080697-2025 8th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080667-2025 8th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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