--- title: "Supervised Toothbrushing Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069fc8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069fc8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069fc8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069fc8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-28" --- # Supervised Toothbrushing Programme Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069fc8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069fc8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069fc8.json) ## Summary Norfolk County Council is currently in the tender stage for their "Supervised Toothbrushing Programme," which is part of the broader Health Care Services regulations. This public procurement aims to deliver a supervised toothbrushing programme across various early year settings in Norfolk for children aged 3-5 years, particularly in areas identified by public health deprivation data. The procurement utilises an open procedure and relates to dental practice and related services. It has a procurement value of £506,500 and will involve coordination, training, and quality assurance activities. Interested parties must submit their applications by 24 June 2026, with an award decision expected by 21 July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2026 and may be extended by up to 24 months, pending successful funding. The tender area is covered under the region of UKH1, United Kingdom, and is above the procurement threshold, allowing electronic auction methods. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those with expertise in dental practice operations and public health initiatives focused on children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in programme implementation, staff training, and data reporting could greatly benefit from this contract. It is also ideal for ventures interested in expanding their footprint within the public sector, especially those that can provide innovative solutions for integration, collaboration, and service sustainability. Businesses focused on improving access to health services and reducing health inequalities will find this tender an excellent platform to showcase their prowess in delivering value and social impact in local communities. ## Notice This is a procurement under the Health Care Services ( Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. There are no specific notices for that procurement regime. The Council will be using the competitive procedure under those regulations. This procurement is to deliver the national Supervised Toothbrushing Programme across Norfolk, in selected early year settings for 3-5 year olds that have been identified using deprivation data by Public Health. Providers will provide coordination of the programme, engage with settings, provide training to staff, data reporting and quality assurance. Please note on 19 November 2025, the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness made a written statement [UIN HCWS1071] saying that three proposals for unitary local government in Norfolk had been received - these could entail the creation of one, two or three unitary councils. The Minister announced a consultation exercise, which ended on 11 January 2026. The Minister stated that "once the consultations have concluded, the Government will assess the proposals against the criteria in the invitation and decide, subject to parliamentary approval, which, if any, proposals are to be implemented, with or without modification". The Government has confirmed that it is minded to create three unitary Councils, subject to parliamentary approval. On 4 December 2025, the Secretary of State for Local Government made a written statement [UIN HCWS1128] stating that the government intends to establish a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Norfolk and Suffolk as soon as possible, and that it is minded to hold inaugural mayoral elections in May 2028. Should these processes lead to unitary local government in Norfolk and/or to the establishment of a Mayoral Strategic Authority covering Norfolk (i) the contract may be transferred, assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to the council, or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor and/or to any Mayoral Strategic Authority; and/or (ii) the council or a successor authority or joint body may order services on behalf of other local authorities serving any area within Norfolk's current geographical boundaries. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Subject to successful funding the contract may be extended by 24 months in 12 month increaments. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050369-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 26 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £422,100 | | Lots value | £422,100 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85130000 - Dental practice and related services ## Release History - 28 May 2026 at 13:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050369-2026 - 21 May 2026 at 15:07 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047319-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050369-2026 28th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047319-2026 21st May 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16883 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16885 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16886 ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfile - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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