--- title: "Childsmilie" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782068" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782068" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782068.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782068.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2025-04-09" --- # Childsmilie Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782068 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782068) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782068.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), headquartered in Edinburgh, is overseeing the procurement process for the "Childsmilie" contract. This contract, involving the provision of dental products for the NHSScotland Childsmile programme, falls under the health industry category. It includes items such as dental packs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and drinking cups along with associated information leaflets. The procurement process commenced on 20th November 2024, with the tender stage currently active, and submissions due by 20th December 2024. The awarded contracts are valued at £3,820,000 GBP and have been signed on 27th March 2025. This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth. Companies specializing in dental products, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-positioned to compete in this tender. With a wide range of dental items required and substantial annual volumes, businesses within this sector can benefit from consistent large-scale orders and visibility within the NHS supply chain. Participation in this tender can also pave the way for future procurement opportunities within the health industry, fostering long-term development and collaboration with Scotland’s national healthcare system. ## Notice This contract framework is for the provision of dental products for the NHSScotland Childsmile programme. The products included within the programme includes Dental Packs; Toothbrushes; Toothpaste & Drinking cups with associated information leaflets. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The provision od dental products for the NHS Scotland Childsmile national programme. Products required include Toothbrushes; Toothpaste; Dental Packs; Drinking cups and associated information leaflets. The budget for this Scottish Government funded programme. Indicative annual volumes are outlined below; (subject to change and can be clarified post award) Dental Packs: Age 0 to 3 years - 69,950 each(s) Dental Packs: Age 3 to 6 (Age 3 years) - 119,600 each(s) Dental Packs: Age 3 to 6 (Age 4 years) - 119,600 each(s) Dental Packs: Age 3 to 6 (Age 5 years) - 59,950 each(s) Free Flow Feeding/Drinking Cups - 59,950 each(s) Toothbrushes (Loose): Nursery (banded in 10s) - 713,650 each(s) Toothbrushes (Loose): Primary (banded in 10s) - 179,250 each(s) Toothpaste (Loose): SLS 100ml - 177,850 each(s) Toothpaste (Loose): SLS Free 50ml - 5,000 each(s) Dental Packs (Dental Practice): Age 0 to 3 - 179,400 each(s) Toothbrushes (Loose): Dental Practice Age 0 to 3 - 50,800 each(s) Toothbrushes (Loose): Dental Practice Age 3 to 6 - 119,400 each(s) Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension available to the Authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527944 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,820,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9EB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | AMS SANDERSON; WRIGHTS HEALTHGROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33711710 - Toothbrushes ## Release History - 9 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527944 - 20 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518668 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518668 Childsmilie - This contract framework is for the provision of dental products for the NHSScotland Childsmile programme. The products included within the programme includes Dental Packs; Toothbrushes; Toothpaste & Drinking cups with associated information leaflets. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527944 Childsmilie - This contract framework is for the provision of dental products for the NHSScotland Childsmile programme. The products included within the programme includes Dental Packs; Toothbrushes; Toothpaste & Drinking cups with associated information leaflets. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782068 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782068. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782068.json.