--- title: "National Supervised Toothbrushing Programme Delivery within Suffolk" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d2c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d2c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d2c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d2c6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-24" --- # National Supervised Toothbrushing Programme Delivery within Suffolk Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d2c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d2c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d2c6.json) ## Summary Suffolk County Council has initiated a public procurement process for the "National Supervised Toothbrushing Programme Delivery within Suffolk." This tender is part of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and focuses on improving children's oral health through supervised toothbrushing in early years settings and schools. The procurement, classified under the health services industry (CPV: 85100000), is at the tender stage with an open procedure method, and it requires electronic submissions. Key dates include the tender period ending on 18th August 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st November 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2028, although there is an option to extend it for an additional year. The procurement is expected to target areas with higher levels of dental decay and health inequalities in Suffolk. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in health services, particularly those specialising in dental practice and community health services. Providers with the capability to manage public health initiatives within school settings would find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their operations. With a contract value of £226,926.5, this initiative seeks experienced suppliers who can coordinate local delivery effectively and meet the statutory responsibilities set by the local authority. By participating, businesses can cement their relationship with a regional authority and contribute to a significant public health programme, enhancing their service portfolio through a collaborative partnership with Suffolk County Council. ## 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 November 2026 to 31st October 2028 with an option to extend for up to a further 1 year. This Contract Notice follows on from the Prior Information Notice (2026/S 000-056161) published on 15th June 2026. ### 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 November 2026 to 31st October 2028 with an option to extend for up to a further 1 year. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. A Preliminary Market Engagement Virtual Event was held on 29th June 2026 at 11am - 12pm and PowerPoint slides from the event will be shared as part of the tender pack. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070056-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 24 Jul 2026 at 08:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070056-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.suffolk.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ProjectManage/20556 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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