Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce9-ffb1-7222-bd74-66cdcbbe0797/all-age-oral-health-service awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # All Age Oral Health Service [Westmorland and Furness Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/westmorland-and-furness-council) Estimated value £27,067 Published 21 Oct 2024 Deadline Closed 9 Aug 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Westmorland and Furness Council are notifying the market of the award All Age Oral Health Services. The notice seeks to advise that authority has followed the Most Suitable Provider Process under the Provider Selection Regime (2023) to procure and award the contract. The All-Age Oral Health (AAOH) Service co-ordinates and delivers evidence-based oral health interventions across Cumbria, driven by local need, incorporating best practice to support the population to make improved lifestyle choices that will benefit their long-term oral health. The Service will be delivered in five key areas: • Development and/or distribution of oral health promotion resources • Supervised tooth brushing schemes • Smile4Life Cumbria programme • Workforce development • Development and implementation of local, regional and national policy Award Decision Reasons - Under the PSR Regulations, an Intended Approach Notice was published on 22nd July 2024. This stipulated the Council's intention to use the most suitable provider procurement process seeking provider interest to deliver an All-Age Oral Health Service for an interim period of 7 months. Other than interest received from the incumbent provider, no other responses were received during the 14-day notice period. The Council identified the incumbent provider as being a suitable provider considering key criteria including ongoing performance management, and ability to ensure continuity of service for the 7-month period with minimal disruption to service users within the existing financial envelope. Details of the award decision-makers. The award was approved by the Director of Thriving Communities for Westmorland and Furness Council in consultation with the relevant cabinet member. Declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest. - None Read full description ## CPV classification Dental practice and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/91912eac-9f6d-4926-8f62-c2be3248a46d) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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