Software package and information systems

Tender description

The University of Southampton is currently exploring a range of options to help form the overall strategy to support the patient administration and clinical databases, which underpin the operation of the University's Auditory Implant Service (‘USAIS’). The University is keen to explore all options that may be currently available in the marketplace. Interested parties are invited to complete and return the Questionnaire, deadline for the receipt of completed Questionnaires is 14.6.2017 (12:00 noon). Responses received as part of this exercise shall be used to help shape the University's final specification of system requirements and scope any resulting procurement process. Please Note: This soft market exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and provide impartial information to the University with no commitment to themselves or the University. This is not a call for competition at this stage. The University of Southampton is currently exploring a range of options to support the patient administration and clinical databases, which underpin the operation of the University's Auditory Implant Service (‘USAIS’). The University is keen to explore all options that may be currently available in the marketplace. The University is conducting soft market testing for a solution that must include at least one, and ideally both of the following capabilities:- (A) Clinical database capability specific to requirements of an auditory implant service 1. Front-end testing and data capture with link to hardware systems 2. Data analysis for service requirements, research, audit and service evaluation (B) Patient administration capability (systems should be able to deliver the requirements below either as standard or should have the ability to be configured to provide these requirements). 1. Clinic timetabling system with ability to timetable patient appointments, staff time and room use 2. Secure and confidential patient information storage 3. Finance management and performance monitoring required to comply with the NHS specialised services reporting requirements for invoice validation 4. Compatibility with uploading data to NHS systems to meet NHS reporting requirements for NHS Commissioned DataSets_OutPatient Activity reporting 5. Support to patient and professional communication and marketing 6. Stock management including daily stock reports and an automated ordering of spares/repairs by patients, linked to patient records. 7. User support and training for USAIS staff.