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title: "Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for Rapid Specialist Opinion (RSO) / Referral Management Services (RMS)"
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published: "2018-03-12"
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# Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for Rapid Specialist Opinion (RSO) / Referral Management Services (RMS)

Buyer: NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0357c327-f206-43e7-b33e-c11c861626ae

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## Summary

The NHS North of England Commissioning Support, acting on behalf of several Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), has launched a tender for a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) concerning Rapid Specialist Opinion and Referral Management Services. This procurement process is classified under health services, with the tender period ending on 1st April 2028. The contract is set to commence on 17th April 2028 and run until 30th April 2028. Interested parties can find more details on the e-tendering portal which became accessible on 12th March 2018, the same date the tender was published.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare service sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their offerings in specialist opinion and referral management services. Companies with expertise in health services are particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement process, as the NHS aims to enhance service efficiency and access through the PDPS framework. With the ongoing demand for health-related services, businesses can leverage this opportunity to secure long-term engagements with the NHS and grow their market presence.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) for and on behalf of NHS North Durham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), NHS North Tyneside CCG, NHS South Tees CCG, NHS Durham Dales, Easington and Sedgefield, NHS Darlington CCG and NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-On-Tees CCG wishes to implement a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) in respect of Rapid Specialist Opinion (RSO) / Referral Management Service (RMS). Organisations wishing to know further details about the PDPS, must access the website below: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, please contact the eTendering provider by Email: Suppliersupport@proactis.com or Website: http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). Please note that documents in respect of accessing the PDPS will be made available on the e-tendering portal from Monday 12 March 2018. Please note that any other NHS organisations not listed in this advert may call off the PDPS during its term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89afa003-6f32-4a3b-9208-61a3590f4d51 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2028 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2028 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2018 at 16:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89afa003-6f32-4a3b-9208-61a3590f4d51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89afa003-6f32-4a3b-9208-61a3590f4d51
  12th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index
- https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS

## Provenance

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