National Supervised Toothbrushing Programme Delivery

What this is

Suffolk County Council (Suffolk Public Health) is procuring delivery of the National Supervised Toothbrushing Programme, a public health initiative to improve children's oral health by ensuring young children brush daily with fluoride toothpaste under supervision in early years settings and schools. The programme targets areas with higher dental decay and health inequalities. The council is fulfilling its statutory oral health improvement responsibility by commissioning and coordinating local delivery.

Key points

• Supervised toothbrushing programme in early years settings and schools
• Estimated value approximately GBP 226,926
• Contract runs Dec 2026 to Nov 2028, plus optional 1-year extension; PSR-governed

Contract period

Contract period 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2028 (24 months), with an option to extend for up to a further 1 year.

Classification

CPV 85100000 — Health services East of EnglandSuffolk