--- title: "National Supervised Toothbrushing Programme Delivery" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b4ee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b4ee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b4ee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b4ee.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-15" --- # National Supervised Toothbrushing Programme Delivery Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b4ee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b4ee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b4ee.json) ## Summary The National Supervised Toothbrushing Programme Delivery is currently at the planning stage of its procurement process, with Suffolk County Council acting as the buying organisation. This initiative aims to improve children's oral health through supervised brushing in early years settings and schools, particularly in areas with high levels of dental decay. Classified under the health services industry, the programme is set to operate within the UKH14 region. The contract is planned to run from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2028, with an option to extend for an additional year. A Preliminary Market Engagement Virtual Event is scheduled for 29th June 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, with an RSVP deadline of 26th June 2026 at noon. The procurement aims to comply with the Provider Selection Regime, offering a contract value of £226,926.50. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in health services, especially those specialising in dental and community health services. Companies with experience in delivering health improvement programmes or those seeking to expand their portfolio in public health initiatives may find this contract particularly advantageous. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a business's reputation and foothold in the public sector health services market. Small to medium-sized enterprises with local expertise and innovative delivery methods may have a competitive edge. Businesses are encouraged to participate in the virtual market engagement event to gain insights and align their proposals with the procurement requirements effectively. ## Notice The National Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme is a public health initiative designed to improve children's oral health by ensuring that young children brush their teeth daily with fluoride toothpaste under supervision in early years settings and schools. Programmes are typically targeted at areas with higher levels of dental decay and health inequalities. Suffolk Public Health is required to deliver the scheme as part of their statutory responsibility for oral health improvement, including commissioning and coordinating local delivery in schools and settings. The contract period is 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2028 with an option to extend for up to a further 1 year. Our research has indicated that these services fall under the scope of the Provider Selection Regime and as such we are expecting the procurement and any resulting contract to be governed by PSR. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The National Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme is a public health initiative designed to improve children's oral health by ensuring that young children brush their teeth daily with fluoride toothpaste under supervision in early years settings and schools. Programmes are typically targeted at areas with higher levels of dental decay and health inequalities. Suffolk Public Health is required to deliver the scheme as part of their statutory responsibility for oral health improvement, including commissioning and coordinating local delivery in schools and settings. The contract period is 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2028 with an option to extend for up to a further 1 year. Our research has indicated that these services fall under the scope of the Provider Selection Regime and as such we are expecting the procurement and any resulting contract to be governed by PSR. A Preliminary Market Engagement Virtual Event will be held on 29th June 2026 at 11am - 12pm. The purpose of the event is to assist with: * preparing the tender notice and associated tender documents * identifying suppliers that may be able to supply the services required If you would like to attend the virtual market engagement event, please email: childrenandfamilies@suffolk.gov.uk by 26th June 2026 at 12noon. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056161-2026 | | 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 | 15 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £226,926 | | 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85130000 - Dental practice and related services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2026 at 11:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056161-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.suffolksourcing.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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