Inititial Market Sounding - PEPPOL Advisory Services

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Summary of the work Advisory Services in connection with PEPPOL Expected Contract Length 2 years Latest start date 31/03/2017 Why the Work is Being Done At this point only expressions of interest are required detailing the supplier's skills, previous client examples, and an indication of the team that will deliver services. Department of Health is still considering the procurement strategy and suppliers should note that we may choose not to pursue an actual procurement. Any responses provided by suppliers is at their cost and risk only. Problem to Be Solved DH has an agreed business case for deployment of GS1 and PEPPOL standards across six NHS Trust Demonstrator sites. The case covers a work programme involving all suppliers and relevant technology providers, as well as the Demonstrator sites, spanning a five-year period from April-14 to March-19. DH is already registered as the PEPPOL Authority for the NHS in England. It is our intention to incubate the PEPPOL Authority in DH, with a view to it being transferred to Cabinet Office as a solution for wider UK government. Colleagues in Cabinet Office and CCS are aware of this activity. Who Are the Users Intentionally blank Early Market Engagement At this point we are seeking expressions of interest and an indication of capability to meet the requirement. Existing Team Intentionally blank Current Phase Not started Skills & Experience significant experience with PEPPOL in an advisory capacity Work Location To be confirmed Working Arrangments To be confirmed No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 10 Proposal Criteria • Aproach and Methodology • Team structure • Value for money Cultural Fit Criteria • demonstrate how they have work with other clients and how this is relevent to DH • how the supplier solves problems and approach advice • Approach to ensuring PEPPOL standards are embedded Payment Approach Capped time and materials Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 65% Cultural fit 10% Price 25% Questions from Suppliers 1. Hi We're *very* interested in this opportunity but don't want to waste anyone's time. We want the NHS to become the benchmark. We are committed. Alas: 'significant experience with PEPPOL in an advisory capacity' Is this a typo? Big Blue aside, who actually qualifies? :) At a glance, PEPPOL appears to be a great idea; bypass the MPLS VPN setup and bring forth the value immediately. Daemons available from the community, too. Winning! Might it be worth revising the qualification criteria? £1 in every £3. Many thanks! :) Thanks for the question. In terms of experience required please read "understanding of PEPPOL and experience ideally in an advisory capacity".