WSCC - Oral Health Service (Intention to Award Notice)
West Sussex County CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
3 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
WSCC's requirement of providing Oral Health Promotion Service commencing 1 September 2026 for 5 years, including any extensions. The Authority intends to award a contract following Competitive Process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using the PSR Competitive Process.
The Authority has undertaken a full evaluation and assessment of the compliant offer submissions received as part of this competitive process, which were evaluated in line with the procurement documentation published. West Sussex County Council (WSCC) had invited suitably qualified and experienced providers to submit their offers for the delivery of a Oral Health Promotion Service across West Sussex with a specific focus on children and young people and, specifically, those key health inclusion groups at highest risk of poor oral health outcomes
Key points
- Quality and Innovation – 3%
- Value – 15%
- Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability – 20%
- Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice – 20%
- Social Value – 10%
- Mobilisation Plan – 5% Basic selection criteria were also assessed in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract will be awarded for 5 years ( on a 3 years Initial Term plus 1 year extension plus another 1 year extension) with the service commencement date on 1 September 2026. Additional information: 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 Procurement Act 2023 does not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 12 midnight on 13 June 2026 via email.
Key dates
- Commences
- 1 September 2026
Regulations cited
- Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023
- Procurement Act 2023
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West Sussex County Council is awarding a 5-year contract to deliver an Oral Health Promotion Service starting 1 September 2026, with a focus on improving dental health in children and young people, particularly those at highest risk of poor oral health. This is a healthcare service contract awarded through a competitive selection process, and the council has already chosen a winning bidder — this notice is announcing that decision.
Requirements
- Must be a suitably qualified and experienced healthcare provider
- Must comply with Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023
- Must demonstrate ability to deliver services across West Sussex
- Must focus on children and young people as primary beneficiaries
- Must target key health inclusion groups at highest risk of poor oral health outcomes
- Must pass basic selection criteria assessment under PSR Regulations 2023
- Service must commence 1 September 2026
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Deliver oral health promotion activities and education across West Sussex
- Provide services specifically designed for children and young people
- Identify and engage with high-risk health inclusion groups with poor oral health outcomes
- Demonstrate integration and collaboration with other health and social care services
- Show how the service will reduce health inequalities in oral health
- Provide a detailed mobilisation plan for service launch by 1 September 2026
- Sustain service delivery throughout the 5-year contract period
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is an 'Intention to Award Notice', not an open tender — the contract has already been awarded to a winning bidder. You can only challenge this decision during the standstill period (by 12 midnight on 13 June 2026) if you were a bidder.
- 2The evaluation criteria weighted most heavily are: Integration/Collaboration (20%), Reducing Health Inequalities (20%), and Value for Money (15%) — these tell you what WSCC prioritises in oral health services.
- 3This contract is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, not the standard Procurement Act 2023 — this means different rules apply, so check the specific PSR regulations if you're considering a legal challenge.
- 4The contract structure is 3 years initial + 1 year extension + 1 year extension = 5 years total — the extensions are optional for the council, so the service may not run the full term.
- 5If you think the evaluation was unfair or the winning bidder doesn't meet requirements, you have until 13 June 2026 to submit a formal representation to WSCC decision makers via email — after that date, the decision is final.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small oral health or community health provider, this contract may have already been awarded, but watch for similar PSR notices from other councils — they often run parallel procurements, and you could bid for equivalent services in neighbouring areas or future rounds.
- If you didn't bid but believe the process was unfair, act fast: you have until 13 June 2026 to lodge a formal challenge; after that, the standstill period ends and WSCC can sign the contract.
- For future similar contracts, note that Social Value (10% weighting) is a scoring area — small businesses can score well here by showing community benefit, local employment, or partnerships with charities; also, Integration/Collaboration is heavily weighted (20%), so demonstrating clear partnerships with schools, dentists, and health services is crucial.
Award Details
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West Sussex County CouncilKey Dates
Published
3 June 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
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Source
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