Awarded contract

Supervised toothbrushing programme

Details

Buyer: Portsmouth City Council
Supplier(s): University of Portsmouth Dental Academy, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Value: £147,000
Topic: Miscellaneous health services
Published: 25 June 2026
Source: uk:find_a_tender

Tender description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 or Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The intention is to award this contract under the most suitable provider process. The contract is for the provision of the supervised toothbrushing programme from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. Lot 1: Lot 1 - Supervised Toothbrushing programme - School based This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process for the provision of the supervised toothbrushing programme. This is an existing service awarded to existing providers. The lifetime value of the contract is £147,000. The services are to be provided between 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. Lot 2: Lot 2 - Supervised Toothbrushing programme - Early Years Settings This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 or Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The intention is to award this contract under the most suitable provider process. The contract is for the provision of the supervised toothbrushing programme from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with the option to extend for a further 12 months

Timeline

Completed: Award date24 June 2026
Completed: Award published25 June 2026
Current notice

About the buyer

Portsmouth City Council is a local authority that runs a dedicated procurement service for the city of Portsmouth. All tender opportunities for the council are managed through InTend, its e-sourcing system. Suppliers register their organisation on InTend and select the business categories that match their competencies. Larger contracts go through a competitive tender process, while smaller quotation exercises run through the same portal. Some opportunities are also advertised through the Central Buying Consortium, a shared purchasing arrangement. Live opportunities beyond InTend also appear on the council's own contract register and on GOV.UK Contracts Finder.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Portsmouth City Council's contract awards have been in architectural and engineering services, construction work and business services.

Relevant CPV codes

85140000 · Miscellaneous health services

Decision makers

Connect with the people behind this procurement.

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