NHS England South (South West) - Procurement for the provision of Supervised Tooth Brushing Pilot for Devon

Tender description

NHS England South West seeks expressions of interest from providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver a Supervised Tooth Brushing service for Devon to children who attend nursery (aged 3-4 years) in the final year before starting school and reception classes (aged 4-5 years), in the 50% most deprived areas (LSOAs) in Devon. The procurement is split into three lots so as to provide maximum flexibility to both the Commissioner and Bidders, these are: Lot 1 - 'TQ' Postcode Schools & Nurseries Lot 2 - 'EX' & 'TA' Postcode Schools & Nurseries Lot 3 - 'PL' Postcode Schools & Nurseries The Contract will be for a term of 2 years. Services are scheduled to commence on 01/09/2019. The Lots contract envelope per annum, exclusive of recoverable VAT is: Lot 1 - 'TQ' Postcode Schools & Nurseries: £62,322.86 Lot 2 - 'EX' & 'TA' Postcode Schools & Nurseries: £146,175.42 Lot 3 - 'PL' Postcode Schools & Nurseries: £88,951.72 This gives a total contract value for the combined services of £594,900.00 if the full contract term is fulfilled. The main objectives of the scheme are: - • To enable children in nursery and reception classes to participate in supervised tooth brushing each day that they attend an eligible early years setting • Supervised by suitably trained early years staff, the children will brush their own teeth • Early years staff will be suitably trained and supported by oral health teams • Training will be provide on-site and preparation of the scheme on site will be carried out by oral health teams • Oral health teams will be appropriately trained and qualified to provide oral health and advice on infection control and to monitor on site delivery of the scheme • Advice from a dental professional will be available at all times • To issue additional home packs including a toothbrush, fluoride toothpaste and oral health information will be distributed to parents at the start of the school year. • Information around the continuance of tooth brushing will be communicated to parents/carers at the start of the scheme and as the start of each extended holiday • To provide parents with information about accessing a dental practice This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.