HSCNI REGIONAL ORDER COMMS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND Request for Information

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The Business Services Organisation Information Technology Services (BSO ITS), in collaboration with the Department of Health (DoH) and the Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts, is exploring options for implementing a solution to support the provision of Order Communications (OrderComms) on a regional basis for NI. BSO is also currently considering the potential scope for a regional OrderComms solution, and is considering the following options: A. A single regional OrderComms solution for NI spanning both Primary Care and Secondary Care B. A regional OrderComms solution for NI in Primary Care only, which will integrate with a Secondary Care OrderComms solution implemented through the encompass Programme The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to: • Identify solution options, with indicative timescales and costs, from the market’s approach to delivering an OrderComms solution for NI • Learn from any recognised “good practice” from other clients and jurisdictions • Gauge an interest in the market of the potential opportunity to provide an interim OrderComms solution for NI Lot 1: This RFI is comprised of the following documentation, which is available at eTenders NI * RFI (this document) – provides a summary of the client, its system and service requirements and how suppliers should respond to this RFI; * RFI Response Document, which includes: o Tab 1: RFI Written Response Document – provides the written questions and a response template which must be completed by suppliers as part of responding to this RFI; and o Tab 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B: RFI Price Response Document – provides templates for suppliers to complete as part of responding to this RFI. Additional information: To view documents and respond, please see the invitation on eTenders NI - reference 4305195. the deadline for submission is Monday 03 October 2022 at 15.00 hours.. BSO would be grateful if your organisation could indicate by Wednesday 21 September 2022 at . 17.00 hours if you are intending to respond. Please submit notification of your intention via the . eTendersNI portal