Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Procurement and Logistics Service
77 Boucher Crescent
Belfast
BT126HU
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
HSCNI REGIONAL ORDER COMMS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND Request for Information
Reference number
4305195
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.14) 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
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 April 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes