Planning

NHSE1013 RFI - Referral Management Services RMS for Dental Services (Contract Ref: C291849).

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

24 Jun 2024 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for Referral Management Services RMS for Dental Services. The tender is in the planning stage and will be accessible from 24 June 2024. Interested parties must submit their completed RFI responses before 08 July 2024. The procurement process involves the use of an electronic tendering portal (Atamis). The industry category is dental practice and related services, located in the UK, offering opportunities for businesses in the services sector.

This tender by the NHS presents an opportunity for businesses in the dental services sector to provide Referral Management Services RMS. Businesses interested in pathway management within the dental care sector are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The procurement method involves an RFI process, with potential for a future tender opportunity. The contracting authority, NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, is seeking providers to deliver robust referral management systems for dental services in the region. Interested parties should express their interest through the Atamis portal to participate in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

NHSE1013 RFI - Referral Management Services RMS for Dental Services (Contract Ref: C291849).

Notice Description

NHSE1013 Referral Management Service (RMS) for Dental Services Request for Information (RFI) for NHS North Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (LSC ICB). North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a care system support organisation hosted by NHS England and is working for and on behalf of NHS North Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Contracting Authority), who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver Referral Management Service (RMS) for Dental Services across the LSC ICB footprint. The Referral Management Service (RMS) for Dental Services is a component part of pathway management, to ensure that dental pathways are adhered to, and providers manage the available pathways in entirety and appropriately. The service is required to provide a robust referral management system to facilitate the appropriate allocation of cases referred for dental care to the most appropriate service. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any potential future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering portal (Atamis) to manage this RFI and as such interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to access and return the RFI documentation. You can register here: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the e-Tendering provider by email: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035. Please look for NHSE1013 RFI Referral Management Services RMS for Dental Services (Contract Ref: C291849. You can access a copy of the Atamis Supplier Guide via the link below: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGJV/E7G8dJZW6I6OBziP9VjNLKQhD5jze8lO9f26f9NNk48 Potential providers are to note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 as amended by the Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (TUPE) will apply to a future procurement. The RFI documentation will be accessible from approximately 12:00 Noon on 24 June 2024 and completed RFI responses must be submitted before 12 Noon 08 July 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSE1013 Referral Management Service (RMS) for Dental Services Request for Information (RFI) for NHS North Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (LSC ICB). North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a care system support organisation hosted by NHS England and is working for and on behalf of NHS North Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Contracting Authority), who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver Referral Management Service (RMS) for Dental Services across the LSC ICB footprint. The Referral Management Service (RMS) for Dental Services is a component part of pathway management, to ensure that dental pathways are adhered to, and providers manage the available pathways in entirety and appropriately. The service is required to provide a robust referral management system to facilitate the appropriate allocation of cases referred for dental care to the most appropriate service. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any potential future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering portal (Atamis) to manage this RFI and as such interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to access and return the RFI documentation. You can register here: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the e-Tendering provider by email: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035. Please look for NHSE1013 RFI Referral Management Services RMS for Dental Services (Contract Ref: C291849. You can access a copy of the Atamis Supplier Guide via the link below: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kGJV/E7G8dJZW6I6OBziP9VjNLKQhD5jze8lO9f26f9NNk48 Potential providers are to note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 as amended by the Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (TUPE) will apply to a future procurement. The RFI documentation will be accessible from approximately 12:00 Noon on 24 June 2024 and completed RFI responses must be submitted before 12 Noon 08 July 2024. Additional information: The RFI documentation will be accessible from approximately 12:00 Non on 24 June 2024 and completed RFI responses must be submitted before 12 Noon 08 July 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047205
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019241-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

48814200 - Patient-administration system

48814400 - Clinical information system

85130000 - Dental practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
john mcgee
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1642746918

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

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