NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD · Awarded contract

Awarded

Out of Hours Urgent Dental Care Dental Nurse Triage Service for NHS England London Region

Awarded 31 Mar 2016

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Awarded31 Mar 2016

Value£7,000,000.00

SupplierSmile Dental Triage Ltd in partnership with Care UK and Kings Co

AgencyNHS COMMISSIONING BOARD

RegionLondon

CategoryHealth & Medical

Ended 5y 7mo ago5y term

Awarded 31 Mar 2016Expired 30 Mar 2021

About

NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD awarded a contract to Smile Dental Triage Ltd in partnership with Care UK and Kings Co for a dental nurse-led triage service providing an accessible and equitable pathway for London residents and temporary residents requiring urgent dental care out of hours.

The service operates via NHS 111 in London, ensuring callers are assessed, triaged, given advice, and appropriately signposted or booked into appointment slots.

The service is delivered by trained and experienced Dental Care Professionals using established algorithms to clinically triage patients effectively.

The contract value is £7,000,000.

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