---
title: "DHSC:PCP:Water Fluoridation Feasibility Studies Part 1 - YW"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066784"
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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-066784

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## Summary

The Department of Health & Social Care, headquartered in London, is actively pursuing the completion of the "DHSC:PCP:Water Fluoridation Feasibility Studies Part 1 - YW" contract, within the health services sector, aiming to improve oral health in line with the 10 Year Health Plan. This tender examines the feasibility of fluoridating water supplies, awarded to Yorkshire Water Limited. The award, valued at GBP 71,310, commenced on 16th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with potential renewal options extending to 30th October 2026. This procurement, conducted through a direct method, bypasses competition as it falls below threshold levels, showcasing efficiency in procurement strategy.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for large-scale service providers in the water industry concerned with public health initiatives. Yorkshire Water Limited, as the principal contractor, stands to gain substantial insights into water fluoridation processes, contributing to long-term business growth and development in strategic health services. Business entities with expertise in feasibility studies and awareness in government health objectives are well-suited to leverage this project for expanding their footprint. The focus on enhancing oral health outcomes via community-centric interventions presents potential avenues for new collaborative ventures and operational scaling in public health services.

## 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/021912-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 9 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 | Active |
| 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 15:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021912-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021912-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## 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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