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

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.