Tender for the Provision of Fluoride Varnish in Hartlepool Schools

Buyer

Hartlepool Borough Council

Estimated value

Value not stated

Location

North East

Deadline

17 November 2026

Published

27 October 2026

Category

Articles and preparations for oral or dental hygiene

Trade

Training and education · Health and social care · Medical equipment and supplies

Suitable for SMEs

Not flagged

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In plain English

Hartlepool Borough Council seeks a dental provider to pilot and deliver a targeted fluoride varnish programme in approximately ten local primary schools. No special requirements are stated.

Description from the notice

Hartlepool Borough Council are seeking to commission a Dental provider to pilot and lead the development, implementation and delivery of a targeted Fluoride Varnish Programme in Hartlepool Schools that provides appropriate, evidence-based support for children. Schools will have been chosen based upon participation in the Tees Oral Health Promotion supervised tooth brushing programme and dental survey information which identifies the percentage of children with decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) data within the school. A pilot of around 10 Hartlepool primary schools will be chosen to take part in the fluoride programme. The Process: • The Local Authority will identify the schools to be included in the pilot. The Local Authority will write to each school to inform them of the programme and its intended benefits and confirm their participation in the pilot. • The Local Authority will share a list of participating schools with the Provider • The Provider will send information to schools and parents to ensure engagement and to gain buy-in to the fluoride varnish scheme. • The Provider will liaise with schools and parents to gain informed consent and a medical history for each child prior to commencement of the fluoride varnish programme.