---
title: "DHSC:PCP:Water Fluoridation Feasibility Studies Part 1 - YW"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066752"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2026-03-11"
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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-066752

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## Summary

The Department of Health & Social Care is leading a procurement process titled "DHSC:PCP:Water Fluoridation Feasibility Studies Part 1 - YW" to explore the operability and efficiency of fluoridating water supplies in areas with poor oral health outcomes, aligning with the 10 Year Health Plan commitment. This project falls under the services category and involves a direct procurement method without competition, as it is below threshold. Yorkshire Water Limited has been identified as the supplier. The contract period begins on 16th March 2026 and initially completes on 31st March 2026, with potential for extension until 31st October 2026. The main location for this initiative is West Yorkshire, offering strategic expansion opportunities in the UK region's water services industry.

This tender creates numerous growth opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental services, specifically those specialising in feasibility studies and water treatment solutions. The project suits large-scale businesses like Yorkshire Water Limited, capable of managing significant projects with a budget of approximately £59,425 GBP initially, with the potential for further cost extension up to £151,575 GBP to complete subsequent phases of the feasibility study. Such initiatives provide a platform for businesses to demonstrate their adaptability and technical expertise in improving public health infrastructure, particularly through innovative solutions in water fluoridation.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021808-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 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 | £59,425 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 14:11 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021808-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021808-2026
  11th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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