Scope
Description
Poor oral health also has an impact on demand for NHS services. In 2023/24, Wirral had the highest rates of tooth extraction in children and young people aged 0-19 in Cheshire and Merseyside, with a rate of 498.2 per 100,000; this is compared to an average of 336.7 per 100,000 in the North-West overall (and it should be noted that the North-West in turn, has higher rates than England overall).
Key Outcomes
1. Reduction in inequalities in the proportion of 0-17 year olds in Wirral who have seen a dentist in the previous year (NHSBSA data)
2. Provision of a targeted community mobile dental service, which is free at the point of use to children living in areas of deprivation who would not otherwise have access to dentistry
3. Provision of regular reporting following each block of clinic visits, to include patient numbers, specified demographics, type of dental issue experienced by patients, types of treatment administered and feedback from patients and the dental professionals involved.
These services will be procured under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 under The Most Suitable Provider Process
Total value (estimated)
- £75,000 excluding VAT
- £90,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 October 2025 to 1 April 2026
- 5 months, 6 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Conditions of participation
The services will be procured under Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 utilising The Most Suitable Provider Process
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
22 September 2025
Tender submission deadline
20 October 2025, 12:00am
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Utilising The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Most Suitable Provider Process
Key Criteria to be followed
quality and innovation,
value,
integration,
(i)an integrated way
(ii)a collaborative way
(iii)a sustainable way so as to improve health outcomes,
improving access,
(e)social value,
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Information.docx
The Most Suitable Provider Process The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023
Contracting authority
Wirral Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCP-8675-BHWT
Town Hall, Brighton Street
Wallasey
CH44 8ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKD74 - Wirral
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government