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title: "NHS Milton Keynes CCG - Referral Management Service (RMS)"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
published: "2018-01-08"
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# NHS Milton Keynes CCG - Referral Management Service (RMS)

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b127e885-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is planning a procurement process for the Referral Management Service (RMS) in the Milton Keynes area, with an expected contract term of up to 5 years starting from April 2017. The engagement end date for interested parties to express their interest is set for 23rd February 2018. This process is currently in the planning stage, as indicated by its status, and falls under the health services industry category. Interested providers are encouraged to reach out by the specified deadline through the contact point provided.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health service sector, particularly those capable of interfacing with the NHS e-Referral Service and the GP System of Choice (SystmOne). It is well-suited for companies that can provide robust patient administration systems and manage referral processes efficiently. Participation in this procurement could lead to long-term contracts and enhance business growth within the healthcare market in the East Midlands region.

## Notice

This is a prior information notice to alert interested parties that NHS Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group is planning to commence a procurement in the upcoming months for a Referral Management Service (RMS) for the Milton Keynes area. The contract is expected to be for up to 5 years (3 years initial term, with a 2 year option to extend) and to commence April 2017. Interested providers must satisfy the following criteria as a minimum in order to be considered as a provider to run this service:- * The national NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS) as the IM&T system or alternative system that will interface to and be compliant with the NHS e-Referral Service * A Patient Administration System (PAS) that will interface with the GP System of Choice (SystmOne) as well as the NHS e-Referral Service to facilitate direct booking NHS Milton Keynes CCG is seeking expressions of interest from providers who may be interested in delivering this service. Please email Stephen Ivuerah at Stephen.Ivuerah@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk by no later than 5.00pm on 3rd June 2016. Thank you.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2842de0a-e35c-40e5-89a7-5e34bd46bfb9 |
| 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 10:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2842de0a-e35c-40e5-89a7-5e34bd46bfb9
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69638d7a-230c-4be0-a9eb-86d851fda474

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2842de0a-e35c-40e5-89a7-5e34bd46bfb9
  8th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69638d7a-230c-4be0-a9eb-86d851fda474
  20th May 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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