Fluoride Varnish Programme

Middlesbrough Council, including South Tees Public Health, is overseeing the planning stage of a procurement process titled the "Fluoride Varnish Programme," under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting dental practice and related services. The programme is intended to be conducted in the UK's UKC12 region, specifically aimed at the most deprived schools in Middlesbrough.

Dental practice teams will be engaged to implement fluoride varnish applications for children in Nursery to Year 4, with the programme proposed for a duration of three years. Details have been made public as of 23rd May 2025, and stakeholders should anticipate further notices around 25th July 2025. This tender offers a significant opportunity for dental practices and health service providers with expertise in community-based health initiatives, particularly those focused on paediatric dental care.

Businesses that specialise in delivering comprehensive health programmes within educational settings would be well-positioned to engage, as the process aims to identify the most suitable provider without the need for a competitive tender. Engaging in this programme not only opens up avenues for steady work over a three-year term but also enhances the provider's reputation through collaboration with local government health initiatives aimed at improving children's health outcomes in underprivileged areas.