Oral Health Services
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Primary Healthcare. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Local authorities hold responsibility for commissioning community interventions to promote oral health for children, with support from Public Health England (PHE). In Slough, there's a notably high prevalence of tooth decay among 5-year-olds, surpassing rates in both England and the South-East Region . Recent data from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) Fingertips indicates that 34.9% of 5-year-olds in Slough exhibit visually evident dental decay, marking it among the highest in England
• The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Procurement Act 2023
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) Regulation 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 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 the relevant authority by midnight on Friday 28th August 2026. The contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice service as an intention to award under PSR.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 17, 2026. Last refreshed 41 days ago. Reference: 078325-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Slough Borough Council
Slough Borough Council has issued 62 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 29 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Environment & Climate. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: October 9, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Community Dental Services was awarded the contract for £151,356. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 078325-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Community Dental Services. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Slough Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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