Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
North East Lincolnshire Borough Council
Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square
Grimsby
DN31 1HU
UK
E-mail: procurement@nelincs.gov.uk
NUTS: UKE13
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.nelincs.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
Oral Health Promotion Service
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85130000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
North East Lincolnshire Council (the Authority) aims to improve oral health outcomes through a comprehensive service focused on prevention, education, and reducing inequalities. The service targets children, vulnerable groups, and communities with high dental decay rates, integrating oral health promotion across various settings and workforces.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
536 791.66
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Oral Health Promotion Service and Dental Epidemiology Surveys
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85130000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE13
Main site or place of performance:
North East Lincolnshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority aims to improve oral health outcomes through a comprehensive service focused on prevention, education, and reducing inequalities. The epidemiology service will also conduct oral health surveys in the area, aiming to inform local oral health needs and support health improvement intervention.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Supervised Toothbrushing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85130000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE13
Main site or place of performance:
North East Lincolnshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Service intends to deliver a supervised toothbrushing program targeting early years settings in North East Lincolnshire to improve oral health among children, especially those in deprived areas.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
18/05/2026
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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
The Authority intend to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider process.
The decision to award these contracts will make made by the Director of Public Health in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/04/2026