Lot 1
No lot description published.
This specification outlines the requirements for the procurement and distribution of high-quality, age-appropriate oral health supplies to support supervised toothbrushing programmes in early years settings, schools and for donations to foodbanks and other organisations for oral health improvement initiatives. The aim is to ensure consistent and timely delivery of materials to facilitate daily brushing routines, ultimately contributing to improved oral health outcomes for children and adults in priority communities. The Council anticipates new oral health initiatives will be developed during the contract period and the Provider will be expected to support and adapt products supplies within reason. Objectives • Ensure a regular, consistent supply of oral health materials. • Comply with health and safety regulations and evidence-based oral health standards. • Enable efficient ordering, timely communication, storage, and delivery processes. • Maintain accurate documentation and traceability of all distributions. • Meet the needs of evolving projects. Scope of Service Procurement, packaging, and distribution of the following items: Children's Toothbrushes for STB • Small toothbrush head, medium texture • 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 • (spec for toothbrushes 6' long x 1/2' width) 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 Total value (estimated) £90,000 excluding VAT £90,000 including VAT Below the relevant threshold Contract dates (estimated) 8 September 2025 to 31 August 2026 Possible extension to 31 August 2027 1 year, 11 months, 23 days Description of possible extension: Contract term: 1 year with the option to extend for an additional year (maximum 2 years)
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| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-058a01 |
|---|---|
| Latest release ID | 067368-2025 |
| Latest release timestamp | Wed Oct 22 2025 09:42:15 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Source | find-a-tender |
| Official notice URL | Not published |
| Tender status | complete |
| Procurement method | open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Main procurement category | Not published |
| Above threshold | Not published |
| Legal basis | 2023/54 |
| Tender period: start | Not published |
| Tender period: end | Not published |
| Expression of interest deadline | Not published |
| Enquiry deadline | Not published |
| Award period: start | Not published |
| Award period: end | Not published |
| Submission method details | Not published |
| Submission languages | Not published |
| Electronic catalogue policy | Not published |
| Total tender value | Not published |
| Tender lots in source | 1 |
| Tender items in source | 0 |
| Tender documents in source | 0 |
| Awards in latest release | 1 |
| Contracts in latest release | 1 |
| Parties in latest release | 2 |
| Date | Event | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2025 | award, contract | 067368-2025 |
| 18 Aug 2025 | tender | 049594-2025 |
Unmodified official OCDS data retained by Tenderline for this procurement process.
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"description": "This specification outlines the requirements for the procurement and distribution of high-quality, age-appropriate oral health supplies to support supervised toothbrushing programmes in early years settings, schools and for donations to foodbanks and other organisations for oral health improvement initiatives. The aim is to ensure consistent and timely delivery of materials to facilitate daily brushing routines, ultimately contributing to improved oral health outcomes for children and adults in priority communities.\nThe Council anticipates new oral health initiatives will be developed during the contract period and the Provider will be expected to support and adapt products supplies within reason.\nObjectives\n• Ensure a regular, consistent supply of oral health materials.\n• Comply with health and safety regulations and evidence-based oral health standards.\n• Enable efficient ordering, timely communication, storage, and delivery processes.\n• Maintain accurate documentation and traceability of all distributions.\n• Meet the needs of evolving projects.\nScope of Service\nProcurement, packaging, and distribution of the following items:\nChildren's Toothbrushes for STB\n• Small toothbrush head, medium texture\n• Option: Suitable for children aged up to 3 years\n• Option: Suitable for children aged 3-6 years\n• Individually wrapped\n• Variety of colours preferred\n• Each toothbrush must be uniquely identifiable\nChildren's Toothbrushes for Foodbanks\n• Small toothbrush head, medium texture\n• Option: Suitable for children aged up to 3 years\n• Option: Suitable for children aged 3-6 years\n• Option: Suitable for children aged 7+\n• Individually wrapped\n• Variety of colours preferred\nAdult's Toothbrushes for Foodbanks\n• Individually wrapped\n• Variety of colours preferred\nFluoridated Toothpaste\n• 1350-1500 ppm fluoride\n• Age-appropriate formulation\n• Free from animal derivatives and gluten\n• Minimum tube size: 75ml\n• Must comply with national oral health guidelines (e.g. OHID/NICE)\nPre-packed Infant's Toothbrushes and Toothpastes for Foodbanks and MNBT project\n• Age-appropriate toothbrush head\n• Individually wrapped packs\n• 1350-1500 ppm fluoride\n• Age-appropriate formulation\n• Free from animal derivatives and gluten\n• Option for commissioners to supply a leaflet to be added to packs\n• Recyclable packaging where possible\nPre-packed Children's Toothbrushes and Toothpastes for Foodbanks\n• Age-appropriate toothbrush head\n• Individually wrapped packs\n• 1350-1500 ppm fluoride\n• Age-appropriate formulation\n• Free from animal derivatives and gluten\n• Option for commissioners to supply a leaflet to be added to packs\n• Recyclable packaging where possible\nPre-packed Adult's Toothbrushes and Toothpastes for Foodbanks\n• Age-appropriate toothbrush head\n• Individually wrapped packs\n• 1350-1500 ppm fluoride\n• Age-appropriate formulation\n• Free from animal derivatives and gluten\n• Option for commissioners to supply a leaflet to be added to packs\n• Recyclable packaging where possible\nToothbrush Storage Racks \n• Designed for use in supervised toothbrushing programmes\n• Easy to clean, labelled holders to support hygiene and individual identification\n• Designed for appropriate space to reduce cross contamination\nToothbrush Rack Caps / Covers\n• Provided if racks are not enclosed\n• Must ensure hygiene and protection of toothbrushes\n• (spec for toothbrushes 6' long x 1/2' width)\nAdditional Items\n• Storage trolleys\n• Large sand timers\n• Option to provide: non-foaming toothpaste\n• Option to provide: toothbrushes and toothpastes suitable for SEN needs\n• Option to provide: recycling used toothbrushes\nAdditional Services\n• Storage support of Colgate donated pallets\n• Option: Application of unique labels to Colgate toothbrushes for STB programme\n• Option: Printing permanent unique identifiers on to Colgate toothbrushes for STB programme\n• Preparation and packing of take-home Colgate toothbrush and toothpaste packs (maintaining hygiene and clinical compliance)\nOrdering Process\n• Supplies to be ordered by the commissioning team based on demand.\n• Deliveries should be completed within 10 working days of the order being accepted.\n4.5. Delivery Requirements\nThe provider must ensure capability for:\n• Deliveries may be made directly to each participating setting, school or distribution hub, as advised by commissioners.\n• Optional 1-hour timed slot delivery where required\n• Each delivery must include a delivery note and contents list to be forwarded to the commissioners",
"tenderPeriod": {
"endDate": "2025-09-01T12:00:00+01:00"
},
"enquiryPeriod": {
"endDate": "2025-08-27T12:00:00+01:00"
},
"aboveThreshold": false,
"submissionTerms": {
"electronicSubmissionPolicy": "notAllowed"
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"procurementMethod": "open",
"mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
"submissionMethodDetails": "Request for Quotation. Completed submissions to be returned to Lee.Howe@northnorthants.gov.uk by no later than the Deadline for Submission of Bids",
"procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition"
},
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{
"id": "GB-PPON-PQCM-5634-HGCN",
"name": "North Northamptonshire Council",
"roles": [
"buyer"
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"address": {
"region": "UKF25",
"country": "GB",
"locality": "Corby",
"postalCode": "NN17 1QG",
"countryName": "United Kingdom",
"streetAddress": "The Corby Cube, George Street"
},
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"identifier": {
"id": "PQCM-5634-HGCN",
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"contactPoint": {
"name": "Lee Howe",
"email": "lee.howe@northnorthants.gov.uk"
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"language": "en",
"initiationType": "tender"
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