Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Portsmouth City Council
Civic Offices, Guildhall Square
Portsmouth
PO12AL
UK
Contact person: Procurement Service
E-mail: phcontracts@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ31
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supervised Toothbrushing Programme
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85140000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. Portsmouth City Council ('the Council') is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers for the provision of the Supervised Toothbrushing Programme.
The Council wishes to award a contract via the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award.
This notice is to enable providers to approach the Council and express their interest in being considered as the most suitable provider. Expressions of interest should be sent via email to phcontracts@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. This will be published for 14 days as per the requirements of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 2023.
The Council is envisaging awarding on 1st July 2026 with a contract commencement on 1st September 2026. The contract term will be for 2 (two) years with the possibility to extend for a further 12 (twelve) months.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
147 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Supervised Toothbrushing programme - School based
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ31
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Public Health team in Portsmouth is procuring delivery of the National Supervised Toothbrushing Programme for the city, contributing to the Local Authority's holistic children and families' offer.
The provider will primarily be responsible for the delivery of the supervised toothbrushing programme within targeted school settings in Portsmouth, in line with the national funding criteria.
In addition, there will be a requirement to contribute to the surveillance data around tooth decay via dental screening, plus deliver the evidence-based preventative programme of fluoride varnish to consented children.
Due to the nature of the settings and needs of children (and families), a flexible and adaptive, multi-faceted approach will be needed to respond to need e.g. Special Education Needs and Disabilities [SEND], age of children, literacy levels, English as an Additional Language [EAL] etc.
Ultimately supporting an increase in good oral hygiene, a reduction in tooth decay in children (including tooth extractions and hospital visits for reasons linked to preventable oral health issues) and a reduction in health inequalities, through the targeting approach, supporting every child in Portsmouth to have the best start in life.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Supervised Toothbrushing programme - Early Years Settings
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ31
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Public Health team in Portsmouth is procuring delivery of the National Supervised Toothbrushing Programme for the city, contributing to the Local Authority's holistic children and families' offer.
The provider will primarily be responsible for the delivery of the supervised toothbrushing programme within early years settings in Portsmouth, in line with the national funding criteria.
Due to the nature of the settings and needs of children (and families), a flexible and adaptive, multi-faceted approach will be needed to respond to need e.g. Special Education Needs and Disabilities [SEND], age of children, literacy levels, English as an Additional Language [EAL] etc.
Ultimately supporting an increase in good oral hygiene, a reduction in tooth decay in children (including tooth extractions and hospital visits for reasons linked to preventable oral health issues) and a reduction in health inequalities, through the targeting approach, supporting every child in Portsmouth to have the best start in life.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/07/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 or the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.
The Award decision makers will be commissioners of the Public Health Directorate from Portsmouth City Council.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/04/2026