PH5045 Healthy Teeth in Schools programme

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) is seeking expressions of interest from interested organisations for the above services and / or goods.

Description: LBTH is looking for experienced organisations to deliver a school fluoride varnish programme (The Healthy Teeth in Schools Programme). The programme which is targeted at children aged 3- 6 years will be delivered in nursery and primary schools across the four Tower Hamlets localities: North West (21 schools), South West (17 schools), North East (13 schools) and South East (15 schools).

The key programme outcomes are:
• Improving oral health and reducing oral health inequalities
• Increasing access to dental services
• Continuing dental care
• Parental awareness, engagement and collaboration


The programme will deliver parental awareness sessions and fluoride varnish application to approximately 1500 children per locality.

The organisation/s we are looking for will have knowledge of and experience of oral health promotion and dental service delivery. They will have experience of multi-agency partnership working, along with knowledge of local population needs of Tower Hamlets.

The successful tenderer will be required to demonstrate:
• Community gain and participation in delivery
• Equity of access and delivery
• Responsiveness to the needs of the schools and families

The programme contract will be made up of 4 lots, each lot representing a Tower Hamlets locality. Interested organisations will be able to bid for a maximum of 2 lots

The anticipated contract start date is: September 2016


The maximum value of the contract is: £35,000 for each locality per school year


For a period of: 3 years with annual renewal / break clause

Organisations wishing to express their interest are requested to register on the London Tenders Portal via the link below, where the tender documentation will be available for download. You may be required to complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ).

LBTH uses the e-tendering system, the London Tenders Portal, which is free of charge to suppliers and providers. (Double-click links on this page or copy and paste to your web browser)

https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm

LBTH accepts no liability for expressions of interest that are not received due to internet connectivity issues, transmission delays or errors.


Deadline for expression of interest and return of quotation is:
Date: 29th July, 2016
Time: 12 noon


LBTH is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a supporter of Ethical Governance, our protocol can be found here along with Guidance to Suppliers and Providers. Or via:
http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgsl/801-850/828_tenders_and_contracts/guidance_to_suppliers_and.aspx

LBTH does not undertake to invite all applicants or bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender. LBTH will not be liable for any costs incurred in tendering for this contract.

If you require any further information please contact:

Procurement at: procurement@towerhamlets.gov.uk