Scope
Reference
WNC00000598
Description
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is inviting tenders for the delivery of a comprehensive Oral Health Promotion Service across West Northamptonshire.
The service will coordinate, facilitate and deliver evidence-based oral health improvement interventions aimed at improving oral health outcomes and reducing oral health inequalities for children, vulnerable adults and older people.
The scope of the service includes, but is not limited to:
-Delivery and expansion of a targeted Supervised Toothbrushing Programme in early years and school settings
-Oral health training, workforce development and championing for professionals and volunteers
-Organisational support, policy development and accreditation schemes for early years, education and care settings
-Partnership working with the Council, NHS and voluntary and community sector organisations
-Targeted distribution of oral health packs to priority population groups
-Performance monitoring, reporting and continuous service improvement
The full requirements are set out in the Invitation to Tender and Service Specification, available via the Council's e-Procurement portal.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of two (2) years, with the option to extend for up to two further periods of one (1) year, subject to performance and funding availability, to a maximum contract term of four (4) years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the West Northamptonshire Council e-procurement portal (In-Tend): https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc
Tender responses must be completed and submitted through the portal by the stated deadline. Submissions by email, post or other means will not be accepted.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality (including Social Value) | Scoring criteria is detailed within the Tender documents. |
Quality | 80% |
| Price | Scoring criteria is detailed within the Tender documents. |
Price | 20% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home
Tender documents, including the Invitation to Tender, Service Specification, pricing schedule and draft framework agreement, are available via the West Northamptonshire Council e-procurement portal (In-Tend). Interested suppliers must register on the portal to access the documents and submit a response.
Contracting authority
West Northamptonshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDV-8944-CMBP
Angel Street
Northampton
NN1 1ED
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Website: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/working-us/doing-business-council
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government