Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council
Kent County Council | Sessions House, Maidstone, County Road
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
Contact
Nicola Foster
Telephone
+44 3000416375
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ4 - Kent
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
The Kent Dental Epidemiology Survey and the Kent Oral Health Promotion Programme
Reference number
CN250189
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 17 December 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
The service delivers a comprehensive Oral Health and Dental Epidemiology programme across Kent County Council’s area. It fulfils statutory responsibilities under the Public Health England Dental Public Health Intelligence Programme, ensuring biennial dental epidemiology surveys are conducted to monitor population oral health. The approach is evidence-based and aligned with national guidance and Kent’s public health priorities, focusing on prevention and reducing oral health inequalities.
Key elements include the continuation of the Supervised Toothbrushing Programme, delivery of a pilot in one SEND school, and quality assurance of the expanded, externally funded toothbrushing programme until December 2027. The service also provides targeted oral health promotion, workforce training, and maintains a network of Oral Health Improvement Champions within Family Hubs and other community settings. Collaborative working with education, health, and community partners ensures oral health is embedded into wider health and wellbeing initiatives, supporting improved outcomes for children and vulnerable groups across Kent.
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: £723,009
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
Main site or place of performance
Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 17 December 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Proposed Contract Start and End Date: 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2029
The information required against the Key Criteria under Direct Award C was assessed by an evaluation panel consisting of Chloe Nelson (Senior Commissioner), Abenaa Gyamfuah-Assibey (Specialist), and Wendy Jefferys (Consultant). The evaluation was moderated by Nicola Foster, and the decision to intend to award the contract was taken by Dr Anjan Ghosh.
The incumbent supplier was assessed according to the process outlined within the Direct Award C procedure, which consisted of:
An assessment of whether the contract is changing considerably
Due diligence undertaken as part of the Basic Selection Criteria
An assessment of whether the provider is doing a good job against the existing contract
An assessment of whether the provider is likely to continue to do a good job against the new contract
The assessment concluded the contract was not changing considerably. Due diligence confirmed the organisation meets all necessary requirements and is suitable for selection.
Performance against the five key criteria was assessed with the following weightings:
Quality and innovation – 25% | Value – 25% | Integration, collaboration and sustainability – 20% | Improving access and reducing inequalities – 20% | Social value – 10%
The provider was deemed to be delivering a good service and likely to continue doing so under the new contract. Following successful completion of all required aspects of the Direct Award C process, the provider met the threshold for eligibility.
Conflicts of interest were managed throughout the procurement process, and none were declared.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
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 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight of the 5 December 2025. 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
CN250189
Title
The Kent Dental Epidemiology Survey and the Kent Oral Health Promotion Programme
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 December 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
RYY Trinity House, Eureka Park,
Ashford
TN25 4AZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number
04088589
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £723,009
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=999286567 GO Reference: GO-2025125-PRO-33590220
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Kent County Council
Sessions House, County Road
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
Telephone
+44 3000413490
Country
United Kingdom