--- title: "Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System in respect of Rapid Specialist Opinion / Referral Management Service." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-05201d7b-94e0-4812-ad1d-2d324237fbf2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-05201d7b-94e0-4812-ad1d-2d324237fbf2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05201d7b-94e0-4812-ad1d-2d324237fbf2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05201d7b-94e0-4812-ad1d-2d324237fbf2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)" published: "2018-02-14" --- # Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System in respect of Rapid Specialist Opinion / Referral Management Service. Buyer: NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05201d7b-94e0-4812-ad1d-2d324237fbf2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-05201d7b-94e0-4812-ad1d-2d324237fbf2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05201d7b-94e0-4812-ad1d-2d324237fbf2.json) ## Summary The NHS North of England Commissioning Support, acting on behalf of multiple clinical commissioning groups, is planning to implement a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for Rapid Specialist Opinion and Referral Management Services. The information event regarding this procurement is scheduled for 5 March 2018, with an engagement end date set for 28 February 2018. The procurement process falls within the health services industry category, specifically focusing on improving referral pathways in the North East region of England. Interested parties must respond to a Request for Information by 12 noon on 28 February 2018 to participate. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those that can provide efficient referral management systems and support local NHS initiatives. Companies with expertise in triage processes, primary care pathways, and training for healthcare practitioners would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, this process encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage, fostering a diverse range of solutions tailored to meet the needs of the commissioning groups involved. ## 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 will be holding an information event on Monday 5 March 2018 to provide information to the market in respect of implementing a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System in respect of Rapid Specialist Opinion (RSO) / Referral Management Service (RMS). The aims of the RSO / RMS is as follows: * To provide an end-to-end RSO / RMS solution (from referral, to triage, to booking) * To reduce the number of inappropriate referrals from primary care to other services * To support the commissioner to implement a local RSO / RMS process (receiving and reviewing referrals from all General Practitioners) including provision of training to support rapid mobilisation * To check that referrals meet clinical criteria and that primary care pathways have been followed before processing them and take agreed action when they do not * To deliver up to date feedback to referrers on compliance by clinicians with knowledge and understanding of local pathways and guidelines * To provide clinical advice and guidance to referrers on further action relating to alternative management or actions required prior to, or as an alternative to, re-referral (including signposting to local pathways and guidelines). * All referrals to be triaged by a Consultant, GP with Special Interests (GPSI) or Extended Scope Practitioner (ESP). Commissioners may vary this requirement further to include additional practitioners (eg Optometrist with Special Interests (OwSI) and this will be subject to further discussion and agreement on an individual basis. * To ensure referrals meet Value Based Care Checker (VBCC) policies and take agreed action when they do not. * To deliver a cost effective service and make the best use of resources There will also be an opportunity for potential providers to view and provide feedback on a draft service specification for RMS via a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in respect of North Durham, North Tyneside and South Tees CCGs. Organisations wishing to know further details and to register their interest in attending the information event, must access the website below: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS If bidders are responding to the RFI exercise, they are required to submit the RFI response document by 12 noon on Wednesday 28 February 2018. 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 information regarding the event and RFI exercise will be made available on the e-tendering portal from Wednesday 14 February 2018. Additional information: The event will be held from 13:30 - 15:00 at the below address (registration will commence at 13:00) North of England Commissioning Support Appleton House Lanchester Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5XZ Please note that only 2 attendees per organisation will permitted to attend the information event. Should there be a large amount of interest in this event then the venue may be subject to change. Any changes to the event date, time or venue will be communicated in advance of the 5 March 2018. If you wish to attend the event, you MUST send a message on the portal with the following details: * Name of Attendees * Job Title * Please indicate if any attendee has any specific requirements to enable them to attend this event (e.g. hearing loop system) Due to restrictions on numbers, you must register with the above details to attend the event. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c911e937-f0ed-4844-b752-19c223f25b8d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 | STOCKTON-ON-TEES | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 14 Feb 2018 at 15:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c911e937-f0ed-4844-b752-19c223f25b8d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c911e937-f0ed-4844-b752-19c223f25b8d 14th February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index - https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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