Tender for the Provision of Fluoride Varnish in Hartlepool Schools

Hartlepool Borough Council is seeking a dental provider to pilot and lead the development, implementation and delivery of a targeted fluoride varnish programme in Hartlepool schools. The programme is intended to provide evidence-based support for children in around 10 primary schools. The council will select schools using participation in the Tees Oral Health Promotion supervised tooth brushing programme and dental survey data on decayed, missing and filled teeth.

The procurement has one active lot with a gross value of £100,000. The initial contract runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028. The notice allows a possible extension to 31 December 2030, dependent on budget availability and satisfactory contract performance.

The stated award criterion is 100% quality. The opportunity uses a below threshold open competition. The council will identify participating schools, explain the programme and its intended benefits, confirm participation, and share the final school list with the appointed provider.

The provider will send information to schools and parents, support engagement, liaise with schools and parents, and obtain informed consent and a medical history for each child before the fluoride varnish programme begins. The notice states that the council is seeking a dental provider. The public notice does not state a separate professional registration requirement or a separate clarification deadline.

It does require suppliers to register on the NEPO E-Procurement Portal to express interest. Providers should use reference OPEN-PR-27102026141309033 to find the opportunity. Completed submissions must be returned through the NEPO E-Procurement Portal by 2:00pm on 17 November 2026.

The tender was published on 27 October 2026. Its official Find a Tender notice reference is 101647-2026 and its Open Contracting ID is ocds-h6vhtk-079172. The four CPV classifications are 33711700 for articles and preparations for oral or dental hygiene, 80410000 for various school services, 85100000 for health services, and 98300000 for miscellaneous services.