Dental Electronic Referral Service (DERS) - North Midlands

Tender description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England – North Midlands (referred to as the Commissioner) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver the Service of Dental Electronic Referral Services across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire (excluding Bassetlaw), Shropshire and Staffordshire. The Commissioner requires a service that can manage referrals for NHS dental services with the aim to improve upon the quality and appropriateness of referrals, helping to streamline the process using an electronic referral system. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful Bidder for a period of 3 years [with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years]. The current contract for the Services will end on 31st March 2017 and as a result the successful provider is expected to be fully operational, providing services from 1st April 2017.