--- title: "Dental Referral Management Service for NHS England - Central Midlands" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b612054d-710f-4816-a6ea-c0d5e48c934a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b612054d-710f-4816-a6ea-c0d5e48c934a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b612054d-710f-4816-a6ea-c0d5e48c934a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b612054d-710f-4816-a6ea-c0d5e48c934a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-06-28" --- # Dental Referral Management Service for NHS England - Central Midlands Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b612054d-710f-4816-a6ea-c0d5e48c934a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b612054d-710f-4816-a6ea-c0d5e48c934a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b612054d-710f-4816-a6ea-c0d5e48c934a.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is inviting tenders for the "Dental Referral Management Service for NHS England - Central Midlands". This procurement process falls under the health services industry and targets the Central Midlands region, which includes Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire, Luton, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, and Milton Keynes. The open tender is currently active, with submissions due by 12 noon on 9th August 2017. The contract will commence on 1st April 2018 and is set for a duration of 2 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, allowing any qualified providers to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in medical information systems and referral management services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the commission seeks suitably qualified, experienced providers to deliver innovative solutions in dental referral management. Companies that can effectively collaborate with local clinical triagers and handle diverse dental referrals across various specialties will be well-positioned to compete successfully. ## Notice NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England Midlands & East (Central Midlands) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver a Dental Referral Management Service for the Central Midlands region which include the Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire, Luton, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes areas. To access the documentation and submit your response please register your organisation on the Bravo website: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. The ITT reference is itt_734 and responses should be made by 12 noon on 9th August 2017. The Commissioner is looking for a provider to deliver a Dental Electronic Referral Service to provide an outward-facing service with a central hub to receive and process referrals. Providers will be required to work with locally identified clinical triagers (contracted by the RMS provider and approved by the Commissioner) and to process dental referrals for all dental specialties, ensuring referrals are received by the most appropriate clinical service providers across Midlands and East (Central) Region. The Commissioner has chosen not to include the estimated value of the Contract for the purposes of this procurement. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful Bidder(s) for a period of 2 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years ie 1+1. The Commissioner reserves the right to request expansion of this service in the future to include clinical triage for secondary care paediatrics or digitisation or Primary Care Orthodontics. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Procurement Portal 'Arden and GEM CSU Procurement Portal' in this procurement exercise. To access (please see web link below).: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html How to Apply: To register on the portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html * From the Home Page, click the 'Click Here to Register' link * Accept the terms & conditions for using the portal * Complete your organisation & personal details * Choose a memorable username and submit. You will shortly be sent an email with your unique password, please treat this securely (if you lose it there is a 'Forgot my Password' link on the portal homepage) To Access the portal: * Login with your unique username & password * From the suppliers reserved area click 'ITTs Open to All Suppliers' -this is a repository of all ITT's open to any registered supplier. * Browse the ITTs (there may be more than one page) and select itt_734 " Dental Referral Management Service - Central Midlands by clicking on it * Note the Details buttons on the left for Navigation and the Actions below * Click the 'Express Interest' action -this will move the ITT from the ITTs Open to All Suppliers area to your'My ITTs' area -this is a reserved area for ITTs that you have either been invited to or expressed interest in. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc7c0de-c58c-4a29-b497-a52b8897653c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 | | 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 | Active | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48814000 - Medical information systems ## Release History - 28 Jun 2017 at 08:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc7c0de-c58c-4a29-b497-a52b8897653c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc7c0de-c58c-4a29-b497-a52b8897653c 28th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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