---
title: "Dental Electronic Referral Management System Services (DeRMS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059920"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-12-17"
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# Dental Electronic Referral Management System Services (DeRMS)

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059920

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## Summary

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has initiated a public procurement process to acquire Dental Electronic Referral Management System Services for the North East of England, with the assistance of NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit. This process falls under the health services industry category, primarily targeting the UKC region. Commencing with an open procedure, the procurement is currently in the award stage, having successfully completed the tender phase with documents initially published in September 2025. The significant milestone includes an expected contract signature by 31st December 2025, and the service is scheduled to start on 1st July 2026 with a five-year term and potential two-year extension, highlighting its strategic importance to public health service delivery.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium enterprises experienced in dental practice and related services. The contract, valued at £2,964,500 GBP, offers a substantial opportunity for businesses capable of delivering quality services, as the award criteria prioritise quality at 85% and price at 15%. The procurement invites talent well-versed in health and social work services to enhance healthcare service delivery and streamline patient referral processes. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions in electronic referral management within the specified location stand a chance to expand their market presence and secure long-term collaboration with the NHS.

## Notice

Dental Electronic Referral Management System Service for the North East of England

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 year extension available at discretion of the contracting authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084031-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,964,500 |
| Lots value | £2,964,500 |
| Awards value | £2,954,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3XB |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REFERRAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 16:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084031-2025
- 12 Sep 2025 at 09:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056059-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084031-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056059-2025
  12th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
  Documents are available under search function. search for NHSE1065

## Notice URLs

- https://referral.solutions/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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