Dental Supplies for Oral Health Improvement Initiatives

• Option: Suitable for children aged up to 3 years

• Option: Suitable for children aged 3-6 years

• Individually wrapped

• Variety of colours preferred

• Each toothbrush must be uniquely identifiable

Children's Toothbrushes for Foodbanks

• Small toothbrush head, medium texture

• Option: Suitable for children aged up to 3 years

• Option: Suitable for children aged 3-6 years

• Option: Suitable for children aged 7+

• Individually wrapped

• Variety of colours preferred

Adult's Toothbrushes for Foodbanks

• Individually wrapped

• Variety of colours preferred

Fluoridated Toothpaste

• 1350-1500 ppm fluoride

• Age-appropriate formulation

• Free from animal derivatives and gluten

• Minimum tube size: 75ml

• Must comply with national oral health guidelines (e.g. OHID/NICE)

Pre-packed Infant's Toothbrushes and Toothpastes for Foodbanks and MNBT project

• Age-appropriate toothbrush head

• Individually wrapped packs

• 1350-1500 ppm fluoride

• Age-appropriate formulation

• Free from animal derivatives and gluten

• Option for commissioners to supply a leaflet to be added to packs

• Recyclable packaging where possible

Pre-packed Children's Toothbrushes and Toothpastes for Foodbanks

• Age-appropriate toothbrush head

• Individually wrapped packs

• 1350-1500 ppm fluoride

• Age-appropriate formulation

• Free from animal derivatives and gluten

• Option for commissioners to supply a leaflet to be added to packs

• Recyclable packaging where possible

Pre-packed Adult's Toothbrushes and Toothpastes for Foodbanks

• Age-appropriate toothbrush head

• Individually wrapped packs

• 1350-1500 ppm fluoride

• Age-appropriate formulation

• Free from animal derivatives and gluten

• Option for commissioners to supply a leaflet to be added to packs

• Recyclable packaging where possible

Toothbrush Storage Racks

• Designed for use in supervised toothbrushing programmes

• Easy to clean, labelled holders to support hygiene and individual identification

• Designed for appropriate space to reduce cross contamination

Toothbrush Rack Caps / Covers

• Provided if racks are not enclosed

• Must ensure hygiene and protection of toothbrushes

Additional Items

• Storage trolleys

• Large sand timers

• Option to provide: non-foaming toothpaste

• Option to provide: toothbrushes and toothpastes suitable for SEN needs

• Option to provide: recycling used toothbrushes

Additional Services

• Storage support of Colgate donated pallets

• Option: Application of unique labels to Colgate toothbrushes for STB programme

• Option: Printing permanent unique identifiers on to Colgate toothbrushes for STB programme

• Preparation and packing of take-home Colgate toothbrush and toothpaste packs (maintaining hygiene and clinical compliance)

Ordering Process

• Supplies to be ordered by the commissioning team based on demand.

• Deliveries should be completed within 10 working days of the order being accepted.

4.5. Delivery Requirements

The provider must ensure capability for:

• Deliveries may be made directly to each participating setting, school or distribution hub, as advised by commissioners.

• Optional 1-hour timed slot delivery where required

• Each delivery must include a delivery note and contents list to be forwarded to the commissioners