---
title: "DHSC:PCP:Water Fluoridation Feasibility Studies Part 1 - YW"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0602fd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# DHSC:PCP:Water Fluoridation Feasibility Studies Part 1 - YW

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0602fd

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## Summary

The Department of Health & Social Care has concluded a procurement process with Yorkshire Water Limited to conduct a feasibility study on fluoridating water supplies across regions in line with their 10 Year Health Plan. This study aims to understand the operability and efficiency of water fluoridation to improve oral health outcomes. The procurement process employed the direct award method due to Yorkshire Water's exclusive rights as they control regional water supplies. The process reached its completion stage, with the award being active from 16th March 2026 to 31st March 2026. The contract's maximum extension date is set to 31st March 2027, potentially allowing for additional time and budget considerations.

This tender offers significant business growth prospects, particularly for companies specialising in operational and feasibility studies within the services sector. Yorkshire Water Limited was successfully awarded the contract valued at £71,310 gross, reflecting the potential for future contract renewal and options extending up to 2027, adding a further £155,000. Businesses specialising in advisory services, analysis, and feasibility studies might find similar opportunities by leveraging their unique offerings in future procurement processes within the public health or environmental sectors.

## Notice

A feasibility study by water companies to determine operability and efficiency of fluoridating their water supplies which will be used to inform further rollout of water fluoridation in areas where oral health outcomes are worst, in line with the 10 Year Health Plan commitment.

### Procurement Information

Water companies hold a regional cartels on on water supply and are the only providers who could authorise a feasibility study into their operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040021-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £211,000 |
| Contracts value | £59,425 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YORKSHIRE WATER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 14:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040021-2026
- 9 Jan 2026 at 14:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001947-2026
- 9 Jan 2026 at 14:31 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001921-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040021-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001947-2026
  9th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001921-2026
  9th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15523
  Redacted signed contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.yorkshirewater.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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