QU575 - Toothbrushing packs for Children and Vulnerable

Birmingham City Council (the Council) Public Health Division is looking to commission an organisation for the supply and distribution of toothbrush packs for children and vulnerable adults in the community who can produce and deliver 3 different types of toothbrush packs at high volume which meet the following minimum requirements:

1. 1 x Adult Toothbrush, 100ml Paraben Free Toothpaste (minimum 1350 ppm fluoride), custom leaflet enclosure, in sealed packet

2. 1 x Child Toothbrush, 100ml Paraben Free Toothpaste (minimum 1350 ppm fluoride), custom leaflet enclosure, in sealed packet

3. 1 x Child Toothbrush, 100ml Paraben Free Toothpaste (minimum 1350 ppm fluoride), custom leaflet enclosure, 1 x two-minute timer in sealed packet

This also includes printing of leaflets to promote oral health and the distribution of products to multiple sites across the City.

There are 475 delivery sites across the whole of the City of Birmingham, including every primary school, where the supplier will need to ensure their product arrives safely without damage. Delivery will be to education settings and support organisations rather than directly to children and vulnerable adults. Proof of delivery is required. The supplier will be responsible for any losses or damage in transit.

Phase 1 - Supply and delivery of 12,500 Adult Packs to 10 sites that support vulnerable adults by 30th August 2022

Supply and delivery of 4000 child packs with timers to 156 nurseries by 30th August 2022 (some of these settings may move to phase 2)

Phase 2 - Supply and Delivery of 36,600 child packs to 306 Schools between 26th September and 21st October 2022

This contract will be for a period of 4 months commencing 18th July 2022 until 10th November 2022.

The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity, please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation.

If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk

Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 24th June 2022 via the 'in-tend' system https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal.

Delivery Notes

Birmingham

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No