HSCNI REGIONAL ORDER COMMS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND Request for Information

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