Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Spindles Shopping Centre, West Street
Oldham
OL11HD
Contact
James England
Telephone
+44 1617703000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Oral Health Care Provision to support Adult Care providers in the Oldham Borough (PSR Direct Award Option C - Intent to award notice)
Reference number
DN775858
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Local Authorities have a statutory duty to provide or commission oral health improvement programmes to improve the health of the local population, to the extent they consider appropriate. Oral diseases, including the most common oral health conditions - tooth decay and gum disease- are largely preventable. Despite this, the impact of poor oral health locally, nationally and globally is huge. In the UK context, treatment of oral health conditions cost the NHS over £3 billion per year but the cost to society is even greater.
Among older adults in residential care, poor oral hygiene can lead to aspirated pneumonia and malnutrition and dehydration, which in turn can lead to urinary tract infection. It vital that Oldham has a dedicated provision in place to support vulnerable older adults.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £44,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).
High level outcomes which the service is expected to make a direct contribution to:
• Decrease the levels of aspiration pneumonia in Care Homes
• Reduce the number of admissions via A&E for pneumonia from care homes
• Reduce the levels of Hospital Acquired Pneumonia for non-elective admissions
• Reduce the levels of disease by improving oral health in the elderly and the vulnerable
• Reduce the treatment needs for these groups
• Increase awareness to all frontline staff of the links between oral care and poor hydration and nutrition
• Increase the awareness of the links between poor oral care and aspirating pneumonia
• Increase the number of residents in care homes with personal oral health care plans
• Increase the number of the elderly cared for in their own homes with personal oral care plans
• Increase the number of patients on admission to hospital with an oral care plan
Contract start date: 4 July 2025
Contract end date: 30 June 2026
Option to extend: One extension available x One year
Total contract value: £44,000 (£22,000 per annum)
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Key criteria 1. Quality and innovation (Total Weighting 30%) / Weighting: 30
Cost criterion - Name: Key criteria 2. Value (Weighting 10%) / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Key criteria 3. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability (Weighting 30%) / Weighting: 30
Cost criterion - Name: Key criteria 4. Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities & Facilitating Choice (Weighting 20%) / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: Key Criteria 5. Social Value - Weighting 10% / Weighting: 10
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 03/07/2025 via email to:
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 12 midnight on 03/07/25 via email to: James.England@Oldham.gov.uk.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
DN775858
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12 June 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R.I.S Products Ltd
Mansells Farm, Mansells Lane, Codicote, Hertfordshire, England, SG4 8TJ
Codicote
SG4 8TJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
01058663
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £44,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice, Oldham Council is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C, for the Provision of Oral Health Services (reference DN775858). The existing provider is RIS Products Ltd who are based at Mansells Farm, Mansells Lane, Codicote, Hertfordshire, England, SG4 8TJ. The contract is valued at £44,000 over 2 years (1 core + 1 extension).
The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 12 midnight on 03/07/25 via email to: James.England@Oldham.gov.uk.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
No conflicts of interest were declared.
The key criteria were weighted as follows: Quality and Innovation (30%); Value (10%), Integration, Collaboration and Sustainability (30%); Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (20%); Social Value (10%). Quality and collaboration are the most important factors for this contract. The Provider scored 93%.
The incumbent is an established Provider, they have a track record of providing Oral Health support. The Service works closely with local partners to ensure service delivery for the people of Oldham.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Oldham Council
Oldham
Country
United Kingdom