Scope
Reference
KMCPH-046
Description
Tenders were invited by the Council from Providers with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for the provision of a Supervised Teeth Brushing Scheme (the "Services").
This project will build on and enhance the existing supervised toothbrushing work already happening in Kirklees. The current work has a focus on 2, 3, and 4 years olds within early years settings. The current work also provides settings with advice, support and guidance around developing and implementing healthy food and drink policies.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and/or Procurement Act 23 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 the relevant authority by 11th November 2025.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves an an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.
This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process.
This is a new service.
From 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2029 (including extensions).
The award criteria was specified in the procurement documents. The procurement documents included the contract award criteria, including the agreed relevant importance of key criteria (e.g. weighting) against which bids were evaluated.
Written representations should be sent via the Messaging Function of YORtender at
https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp? B=YORTENDER
(https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER).
Conflicts of interest identified among the group: 0
Award decision maker: Acting Head of Improving Population Health
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £502,860 excluding VAT
- £528,388 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 11 November 2025
- 9 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
- Possible extension to 31 December 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The option to extend for up to three years (dependent on funding)
Under PSR standstill starts the day after publication of this notice.
Standstill is from 31st October to midnight on the 11th November 2025.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
Contract locations
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Information about tenders
- 7 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
HOME-START KIRKLEES
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1099770
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDZ-3395-HJTD
1st Floor, Bates Mill, Colne Road
Huddersfield
HD1 3AG
United Kingdom
Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
The Council of the Borough of Kirklees
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXHZ-9111-QHMJ
The Town Hall, Ramsden Street
Huddersfield
HD1 2TA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@kirklees.gov.uk
Website: http://www.kirklees.gov.uk
Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government