Estimated Value
Up to £151,356
Deadline
Not specified
Published
17 August 2026
Type
services
Overview
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.
Eligibility & compliance
Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Friday 28th August 2026.
Regulations cited
- Procurement Act 2023
- Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 2023
Additional details
The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. The contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice service as an intention to award under PSR.
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The notice is an intention to award a contract for community oral health services aimed at reducing tooth decay in 5‑year‑old children in Slough, using the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) process.
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Award Details
Community Dental Services
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HomeStart Berkshire East
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Slough Borough CouncilKey Dates
Published
17 August 2026
Submission deadline
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Notice type
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