--- title: "Supervised Toothbrushing Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0680f7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0680f7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0680f7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0680f7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-13" --- # Supervised Toothbrushing Programme Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0680f7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0680f7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0680f7.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Supervised Toothbrushing Programme" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), specifically aimed at miscellaneous health services. This initiative falls under the main procurement category of services and takes place in the UKJ31 region, with the council inviting expressions of interest by email. The contract is expected to be published for expressions of interest for 14 days as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 2023, with the awarding anticipated on 1st July 2026 and commencement on 1st September 2026. The contract, valued at £147,000, will last for two years with a potential extension of twelve months. This procurement is tailored for ensuring health equity for children through targeted health activities at schools and early years settings. The "Supervised Toothbrushing Programme" offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in educational settings and children’s health. Companies that can innovate in flexible service delivery, accommodate special educational needs and adapt to varying levels of literacy and language proficiency will be well-positioned to compete effectively. The programme supports the creation of better health outcomes by reducing children's tooth decay, thus offering potential growth for businesses that can deliver impact in public health sectors and contribute positively to community well-being in Portsmouth. ## Notice This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. Portsmouth City Council ('the Council') is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers for the provision of the Supervised Toothbrushing Programme. The Council wishes to award a contract via the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. This notice is to enable providers to approach the Council and express their interest in being considered as the most suitable provider. Expressions of interest should be sent via email to phcontracts@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. This will be published for 14 days as per the requirements of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 2023. The Council is envisaging awarding on 1st July 2026 with a contract commencement on 1st September 2026. The contract term will be for 2 (two) years with the possibility to extend for a further 12 (twelve) months. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Supervised Toothbrushing programme - School based The Public Health team in Portsmouth is procuring delivery of the National Supervised Toothbrushing Programme for the city, contributing to the Local Authority's holistic children and families' offer. The provider will primarily be responsible for the delivery of the supervised toothbrushing programme within targeted school settings in Portsmouth, in line with the national funding criteria. In addition, there will be a requirement to contribute to the surveillance data around tooth decay via dental screening, plus deliver the evidence-based preventative programme of fluoride varnish to consented children. Due to the nature of the settings and needs of children (and families), a flexible and adaptive, multi-faceted approach will be needed to respond to need e.g. Special Education Needs and Disabilities [SEND], age of children, literacy levels, English as an Additional Language [EAL] etc. Ultimately supporting an increase in good oral hygiene, a reduction in tooth decay in children (including tooth extractions and hospital visits for reasons linked to preventable oral health issues) and a reduction in health inequalities, through the targeting approach, supporting every child in Portsmouth to have the best start in life. Lot 2 - Supervised Toothbrushing programme - Early Years Settings The Public Health team in Portsmouth is procuring delivery of the National Supervised Toothbrushing Programme for the city, contributing to the Local Authority's holistic children and families' offer. The provider will primarily be responsible for the delivery of the supervised toothbrushing programme within early years settings in Portsmouth, in line with the national funding criteria. Due to the nature of the settings and needs of children (and families), a flexible and adaptive, multi-faceted approach will be needed to respond to need e.g. Special Education Needs and Disabilities [SEND], age of children, literacy levels, English as an Additional Language [EAL] etc. Ultimately supporting an increase in good oral hygiene, a reduction in tooth decay in children (including tooth extractions and hospital visits for reasons linked to preventable oral health issues) and a reduction in health inequalities, through the targeting approach, supporting every child in Portsmouth to have the best start in life. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033251-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £147,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ31 Portsmouth | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 13 Apr 2026 at 11:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033251-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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