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title: "WSCC - Oral Health Service (Intention to Award Notice)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060796"
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buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# WSCC - Oral Health Service (Intention to Award Notice)

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060796

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "WSCC - Oral Health Service" is being conducted by West Sussex County Council with an intention to award a contract to Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on health services within the UKJ2 region. The contract involves providing Oral Health Promotion Service beginning on 1 September 2026 for five years. This corresponds to the classification under CPV code 85100000. The procurement stage is at the "Award" phase, with a standstill period allowing representations by 12 midnight on 13 June 2026. This process follows the PSR Competitive Process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and does not apply the Procurement Act 2023 provisions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focusing on oral health promotion and targeting children and young people. Companies adept in delivering health interventions, conducting training, and collaborating within the healthcare system are well-positioned to compete. The contract, valued at approximately £850,000, provides a substantial potential for business growth through long-term involvement and impact in public health across West Sussex. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, inviting diverse providers to engage and contribute to reducing oral health inequalities in the region.

## Notice

WSCC's requirement of providing Oral Health Promotion Service commencing 1 September 2026 for 5 years, including any extensions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to award a contract following Competitive Process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using the PSR Competitive Process.
The Authority has undertaken a full evaluation and assessment of the compliant offer submissions received as part of this competitive process, which were evaluated in line with the procurement documentation published.

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) had invited suitably qualified and experienced providers to submit their offers for the delivery of a Oral Health Promotion Service across West Sussex with a specific focus on children and young people and, specifically, those key health inclusion groups at highest risk of poor oral health outcomes

Compliant offers received were evaluated against the following PSR Key Criteria: (Total Weighting: 100%)
* Quality and Innovation - 3%
* Value - 15%
* Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability - 20%
* Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice - 20%
* Social Value - 10%
* Mobilisation Plan - 5% 
Basic selection criteria were also assessed in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The contract will be awarded for 5 years ( on a 3 years Initial Term plus 1 year extension plus another 1 year extension) with the service commencement date on 1 September 2026. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Procurement Act 2023 does not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 12 midnight on 13 June 2026 via email.

Options: Price was not the only award criterion and all criteria were stated in the procurement documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052282-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | £850,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £849,985 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052282-2026
- 13 Apr 2026 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033234-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 12:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003863-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office
- https://www.westsussex.gov.uk
- https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx

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