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title: "Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for a Supervised Toothbrushing Programme in Buckinghamshire"
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buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for a Supervised Toothbrushing Programme in Buckinghamshire

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b122

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Buckinghamshire Council involved an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for the implementation of a Supervised Toothbrushing Programme in the county. This project, specifically aimed at promoting oral health among children aged 3-5, is under the industry category of community health and health training services. The contract, signed on 17th March 2026, commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude by 31st March 2029. The procurement, classified as a below-threshold competition under a limited method, falls under the special light touch regime. The awarded supplier is Community Dental Services CIC, based in Colworth Park, indicating a significant focus on community involvement and health improvement measures within the UKJ13 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in health training and community health services. Firms specialising in delivering oral health education, community health initiatives, or those with expertise in working with children and young people would find this contract highly beneficial for growth. In particular, large-scale organisations with experience in engaging diverse community settings and promoting health awareness can leverage this contract to solidify their market presence and expand their service offerings. Additionally, there may be further potential for businesses to collaborate on training programmes and engage with the community to enhance oral health outcomes and address health inequalities.

## Notice

Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for a Supervised Toothbrushing Programme in Buckinghamshire Supervised toothbrushing programmes (STPs) enable children and young people (CYP) to brush their teeth with fluoride toothpaste under the supervision of trained staff on the days that they attend a specific setting (e.g. a nursery). An STP is designed to complement, rather than replace, toothbrushing at home. The longer-term goal of targeting STP to CYP aged 3-5 years is to establish good life-long oral health habits of toothbrushing with a fluoride toothpaste, this will lead to longer term outcomes such as the prevention of tooth decay and improvement in their quality of life. The overall aim of this STP is to contribute to improvements in oral health of a targeted cohort of CYP in Buckinghamshire and support a reduction in oral health inequalities in the most deprived populations within the County.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054457-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £214,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP19 8FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North West |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 15:50 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054457-2026
- 9 Jun 2026 at 15:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054443-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054457-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054443-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17500
  Signed Contract for the Provision of a Supervised Toothbrushing Programme in Buckinghamshire

## Notice URLs

- https://www.communitydentalservices.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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