Digital enablement of care integration

Tender description

Summary of the work Specialist integrated care record application development and support; system testing; subject matter expertise in primary care and integrated clinical and administrative systems skills in bespoke applications; analysing requirements and processes to ensure best and cost effective solutions. Expected Contract Length 1 November 2016 – 31 March 2017 in first instance - potentially renewable Latest start date 1/11/2016 Budget Range £130 - £150K Why the Work is Being Done This programme develops and supports extended functionality for GPs and new digital opportunities for clinicians such as shared access for extended services, and integrated care records for joined up care delivery, supporting increased efficiency and effectiveness. The requirement is for a team to continue to resource this programme in conjunction with in-house and customer teams. Problem to Be Solved Clinicians do not have the benefit of easy access to the best information about care previously provided or planned for their patients. Patients have to repeat their 'story' at each point on the care journey. Who Are the Users GPs, administrative and community staff need to be supported in the use of new and existing digital technology and offered solutions they can make use of quickly and easily to make the provision of care easier and safer. Work Already Done The programme has been running for some months having implemented integration solutions for GP and community groups which need supporting and handing into BAU. In addition, opportunities have arisen for supporting the development and deployment of wider integration systems and services with partner providers that need to be taken forward. Existing Team Close liaison is required with the locality core GPIT teams. Dedicated in-house resources comprise a care record integration specialist, senior data and business analyst and programme support, as well as resources shared with GP digital optimisation projects. The supplier will draw on the services of field engineers and infrastructure professionals in the local and wider organisation as required. The work sits within a NEL Primary Care ICT portfolio and will be accountable to an in-house portfolio manager role. Current Phase Beta Skills & Experience • have in depth knowledge of EMIS Web and Community, SystmOne GP, Healthcare Gateway applications • show that they are able to offer seamless transition of ongoing work to the a managed service • have experience of working with commissioners to help them acheive their objectives through the use of digital enablers • have experience of implementing integrated healthcare solutions Nice to Haves • have experience of Orion healthcare solutions • have knowledge and experience of the London healthcare communities Work Location Based in North Central London at CSU offices but expected to work at visit and occasionally work at various locations in London. Working Arrangments The supplier will be provided office accommodation at an office in North or North Central London but work at customer sites will be required. Security Clearance None No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 3 Proposal Criteria • Compliance with essential skills and experience • Flexibility of approach in meeting our goals • Ability to mobilise by early November 2016 Cultural Fit Criteria • Support and work according to NEL vision and Values • Work in a collaborative manner with our organisation and other suppliers Payment Approach Capped time and materials Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 20% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. Can you please advise how many person days you anticipate the successful bidder will need to provide for each role over the duration of the contract. We envisage the outcome will require 3 subject matter experts full time, i.e. 5 days per week over the duration of the contract.