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title: "North West Dental Referral Management Service"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT"
published: "2021-12-24"
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# North West Dental Referral Management Service

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e9d249e-3559-4659-be04-4900063a6309

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## Summary

The North Of England Commissioning Support is planning to procure the North West Dental Referral Management Service, with a budget of £1,350,000 for the period from April 2024 to March 2025. This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and aims to serve localities within Greater Manchester, Cheshire & Merseyside, and Lancashire & South Cumbria. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with market engagement expected to occur between January and September 2022, followed by the publication of the tender from January to March 2023. The contract is set to commence in April 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those providing dental services or related management solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the open procurement method allows for equal access to the contracting process. Companies looking to expand their operations in the North West region could leverage this opportunity to establish contracts with public healthcare bodies, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to better health outcomes in the communities served.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (CSU) is a commissioning support service hosted by NHS England & NHS Improvement and is acting on behalf of NHS England & NHS Improvement North West (Cheshire & Merseyside and Lancashire & South Cumbria) and Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Partnership to inform the market of future commissioning intentions. The indicative timeline below is for the provision of Dental Referral Management Services for the localities of Greater Manchester, Cheshire & Merseyside and Lancashire & South Cumbria. Market engagement: January - September 2022 Publication of tender: January - March 2023 Planned contract commencement - April 2024 Please note this may be subject to change due to legislative procurement changes expected in 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cfc61b0-5eeb-4058-a851-f3ebd5dc4744 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2021 at 11:44 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cfc61b0-5eeb-4058-a851-f3ebd5dc4744

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cfc61b0-5eeb-4058-a851-f3ebd5dc4744
  24th December 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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