--- title: "Musculoskeletal (MSK) Referral Management Service (RMS) for Northamptonshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-79a9b44c-8967-4cf1-b136-2ef37dd8ea73" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-79a9b44c-8967-4cf1-b136-2ef37dd8ea73" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79a9b44c-8967-4cf1-b136-2ef37dd8ea73.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79a9b44c-8967-4cf1-b136-2ef37dd8ea73.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-01-08" --- # Musculoskeletal (MSK) Referral Management Service (RMS) for Northamptonshire Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79a9b44c-8967-4cf1-b136-2ef37dd8ea73 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-79a9b44c-8967-4cf1-b136-2ef37dd8ea73) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79a9b44c-8967-4cf1-b136-2ef37dd8ea73.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage of the tender process for the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Referral Management Service (RMS) in Northamptonshire. This initiative seeks expressions of interest from qualified providers to deliver a referral management service over a pilot period of up to 12 months, catering to both NHS Nene CCG and NHS Corby CCG. The engagement period concludes on 23 February 2018, with interested parties required to express their intentions by 5.00 pm on 28 November 2017. This procurement opportunity could enable growth for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in referral management for musculoskeletal conditions. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in processing GP referrals, managing secondary care appointments, and providing community-based MSK services will be well-suited to compete. The successful candidate will play a critical role in enhancing patient care and managing referrals effectively within the East Midlands and East of England regions. ## Notice NHS Nene CCG and NHS Corby CCG are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver a Musculoskeletal (MSK) referral management service (RMS) for Northamptonshire up to a 12-month period. Please note this opportunity is offered as a pilot contract to establish and develop the longer term service model and therefore will not exceed 12 months. The MSK triage RMS will be expected to clinically assess appropriateness of secondary care GP referrals for orthopedics, rheumatology, spinal and pain services and triage the referral to the most appropriate service. This will include advice and guidance to general practice, onward referral to community based MSK services, and secondary care based MSK services when appropriate. The service will be expected to contact patients on the outcome of the triage, including offering choice of secondary care provider. NHS Nene CCG has 66 practices serving a population of c652, 847. NHS Corby CCG has 5 practices serving a population of c73, 000. Providers must demonstrate the following requirements; 1. Be able to begin implementation and mobilsation within December 2017 2. Be able to clearly provide demonstrable experience and track record in delivering referral management services for MSK, including processing referrals from primary care, refer to community services and ability to directly book secondary care appointments on behalf of the referrer in a seamless and efficient manner where appropriate 3. NHS IGSoC If your organisation meets all of the above requirements please confirm your interest in writing by sending an email to Rosalind.carter1@nhs.net by no later than 5.00pm on Tuesday 28th November 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aa74be9-d6ed-4d66-9fc6-297cd5db1d7f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN3 6BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Boothville and Parklands | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2018 at 11:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aa74be9-d6ed-4d66-9fc6-297cd5db1d7f - 21 Nov 2017 at 13:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dced7df-6280-4fdb-9221-a4c42a58fbc3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aa74be9-d6ed-4d66-9fc6-297cd5db1d7f 8th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dced7df-6280-4fdb-9221-a4c42a58fbc3 21st November 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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