Scope
Reference
DN787942
Description
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to procure for Oral Health Improvement Service.
Oral health is vital to overall wellbeing, enabling people to eat, speak, and socialise confidently. Poor oral health can cause pain and is linked to conditions such as pneumonia, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Despite being largely preventable, dental disease remains a significant issue, with clear social inequalities. In Blackburn with Darwen, many residents experience poor oral health throughout life.
The new service will be tiered according to available funding. The new core service (tier 1), funded by the public health grant, will maintain a preventative focus for children and young people, in line with national guidance and current local OHI strategy. It will also extend support to vulnerable adults and older adults in care homes, reflecting Blackburn with Darwen's life course approach. The second tier, expected to be funded by the ICB, will provide additionality to the core service by extending the offer to a greater number of settings, children and families. The service will work with individuals, partner agencies and communities to deliver an OHI programme that meets local needs. The service should be flexible and proactive to identify opportunities for promoting good oral health for all family members, of all ages. This will play a key role in improving the oral health of Blackburn with Darwen residents and reduce known oral health inequalities in the borough.
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Total value (estimated)
- £749,150 excluding VAT
- £898,980 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension to the service provided in the previous years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Suppliers will need to have the legal and financial capacity to fulfill the requirements of the contract.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Suppliers will need to have the technical ability to fulfill the requirements of the contract.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Health Improvement Service | Social Value 15% Method statements (questions) 80% Price 5% |
Quality | 100.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
To be arranged.
Description of risks to contract performance
Included in service specification.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYGR-1856-CVXM
10 Duke Street
Blackburn
BB1 1DH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Gani Mukadam
Telephone: +44 1254585395
Email: Gani.Mukadam@blackburn.gov.uk
Website: http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
Region: UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government