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title: "Dental Electronic Referral Management Service - NHS England (West Midlands)"
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buyer: "ARDEN & GEM CSU"
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# Dental Electronic Referral Management Service - NHS England (West Midlands)

Buyer: ARDEN & GEM CSU  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-721b1988-f132-4ec6-a123-b0f62811962f

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## Summary

NHS England - West Midlands, through Arden & GEM CSU, has completed the procurement process for the "Dental Electronic Referral Management Service" aimed at improving medical information systems in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire (excluding Bassetlaw), Shropshire, and Staffordshire. This open procurement concluded with the award notice published on 7 April 2017, following a tender period that ended on 5 December 2016. The contract, valued at £1,659,000, is set to commence on 1 April 2017 and will run until 31 March 2022, providing essential services in the East Midlands region.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in medical information systems or IT solutions in healthcare. Companies with capabilities in developing electronic referral systems or similar innovations may find this a fitting opportunity to contribute to the NHS's operational efficiencies and potentially secure long-term partnerships with public health organisations.

## Notice

NHS England - West Midlands (the Commissioner) has awarded the service of a Dental Electronic Referral System across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire (excluding Bassetlaw), Shropshire and Staffordshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1d49c19-a7b9-497f-ba84-1a3b4a19805c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,659,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARDEN & GEM CSU |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VANTAGE DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48814000 - Medical information systems

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2017 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1d49c19-a7b9-497f-ba84-1a3b4a19805c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1d49c19-a7b9-497f-ba84-1a3b4a19805c
  7th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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