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# Dental Supplies for Oral Health Improvement Initiatives

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dental-supplies-for-oral-health-improvement-initiatives-ocds-h6vhtk-058a01). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** North Northamptonshire Council: "Dental Supplies for Oral Health Improvement Initiatives". Published status: complete. Published Value: £90,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 1 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [North Northamptonshire Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/north-northamptonshire-council-ons-e06000061)
- **Published Value:** £90,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 1 September 2025 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste
- **Delivery Location:** UK, UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £90,000 (exc. VAT, 1 contract)
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dental-supplies-for-oral-health-improvement-initiatives-ocds-h6vhtk-058a01#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-058a01`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dental-supplies-for-oral-health-improvement-initiatives-ocds-h6vhtk-058a01#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** Request for Quotation. Completed submissions to be returned to Lee.Howe@northnorthants.gov.uk by no later than the Deadline for Submission of Bids

## 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.
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
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> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dental-supplies-for-oral-health-improvement-initiatives-ocds-h6vhtk-058a01)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33130000, 33711710, 33711720
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £90,000

- **Contract Period:** 07/09/2025 to 31/08/2026
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **The Brush Bus LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-164518`
  - Value: £90,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** Dental Supplies for Oral Health Improvement Initiatives (active)
  - Signed Value: £90,000
  - Signed Date: 20/10/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F049594-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-10-22T09:42:15.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T02:28:03.964Z
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