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Dental Electronic Referral Management System Services (DeRMS)

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 16:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Sep 2025 at 10:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has initiated a public procurement process to acquire Dental Electronic Referral Management System Services for the North East of England, with the assistance of NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit. This process falls under the health services industry category, primarily targeting the UKC region. Commencing with an open procedure, the procurement is currently in the award stage, having successfully completed the tender phase with documents initially published in September 2025. The significant milestone includes an expected contract signature by 31st December 2025, and the service is scheduled to start on 1st July 2026 with a five-year term and potential two-year extension, highlighting its strategic importance to public health service delivery.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium enterprises experienced in dental practice and related services. The contract, valued at £2,964,500 GBP, offers a substantial opportunity for businesses capable of delivering quality services, as the award criteria prioritise quality at 85% and price at 15%. The procurement invites talent well-versed in health and social work services to enhance healthcare service delivery and streamline patient referral processes. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions in electronic referral management within the specified location stand a chance to expand their market presence and secure long-term collaboration with the NHS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dental Electronic Referral Management System Services (DeRMS)

Notice Description

Dental Electronic Referral Management System Service for the North East of England

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 year extension available at discretion of the contracting authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059920
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084031-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85130000 - Dental practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,964,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,964,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,954,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REFERRAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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