P934 Eye Care Electronic Referral Solutions for Optometrists

Description

The objectives of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) are to assess the interest and capacity within the market to deliver an integrated software solution and to obtain indicative costs to inform the business case. An Electronic Referral System (ERS) and Electronic Patient Record (EPR) will enable NHS Wales to make the best use of clinical skills and services and enable patients to receive specialist care more quickly and closer to home. The scope of this PIN is for a cloud hosted digital referral solution to enable eye care referrals between Optometrists within primary care settings and for Optometry referrals to Hospital Eyecare Services (HES). Lot 1: The Digital Eyecare Programme is a strategic programme to transform the way in which eyecare is managed within primary and secondary care settings, including the provision of shared care across health care settings and Health Board boundaries. The ability for Optometrists to provide enhanced eyecare services in community settings is a key component to reduce the reliance on traditional Ophthalmology services provided in hospital settings. An Electronic Referral System (ERS) and Electronic Patient Record (EPR) will enable NHS Wales to make the best use of clinical skills and services and enable patients to receive specialist care more quickly and closer to home. The scope of this PIN is for a cloud hosted digital referral solution to enable eye care referrals between Optometrists within primary care settings and for Optometry referrals to Hospital Eyecare Services (HES). Interested suppliers are invited to participate in this engagement. For full details of this requirement please visit: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - project_56430. Suppliers that show interest in this exercise will be invited to demonstrate their solution. Timeline: Issue Documents to the Market: 29th May 2024 Market Interest Close: 12th June 2024 Supplier Demonstrations: W/C 17th June 2024 (To be Confirmed)