Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bef-3efe-71e5-aecd-d0473a0c79b9/order-communications-ocs-solution [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Order Communications (OCS) solution [The Christie NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-christie-nhs-foundation-trust) Pays 95% within 30 daysEstimated value Not stated Published 2 Sept 2016 Deadline Closed 23 Sept 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The Informatics Strategy (2014-2019) for The Christie NHS Foundation Trust has identified the deployment of an electronic Order Communications (OCS) solution as one of its key objectives. Therefore, The Trust is calling for expressions of interest to this Prior Information Notice from suitably qualified organisations to supply and implement an Order Communication System (OCS). The Trust is looking to deploy OCS to support both clinical and supportive care services. The ideal vendor will: • Offer extensive proven experience of implementing an NHS compliant OCS system in the UK; • Have extensive and proven experience of developing order communications solutions for both clinical and supportive care services. • Have an established track record of customer focused attitude to providing support (ITIL compliance) and timely issue resolution; • Have proven track record for timely on site delivery and implementation; The vendor is expected to bring several areas of expertise and resources to the contract: • Dedicated testing resources and a rigorous quality assurance processes • Helpdesk support (e.g. ITIL based) with full Service Level Agreement within agreed service credits; • Proven experience in system integration via HL7 messaging and application interoperability; Interested organisations are invited to express their interest in this potential opportunity by contacting Bala Sridhar via email at: before 23 Sept 2016. Individual informal discussions will be held with interested parties who express an interest during Sept 2016. Read full description ## CPV classification Computer-related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1fa6b195-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileThe Christie NHS Foundation Trust: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-christie-nhs-foundation-trust)[SectorMore IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [Cultural Host request Borough of Telford & Wrekin 9 days left 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3c19-7359-b18f-0e67f8b54071/cultural-host-request)[Project management consultancy services – Επιλογή Συμβούλου στο πλαίσιο του Έργου “Ενεργοποίηση προκαταβολής/επιχορήγησης και επιτάχυνσης πληρωμών δικαιούχων από την Κακοκαιρία Daniel σε Αγροτικές/Κτηνοτροφικές Εκμεταλλεύσεις και Πληγείσες Επιχειρήσεις της Περιφέρειας Θεσσαλίας” Ελληνική Εταιρεία Συμμετοχών και Περιουσίας Α.Ε. (ΕΕΣΥΠ Α.Ε.) 3 days left 20 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0204-70a7-a8a0-51d8e3aecf19/greece-project-management-consultancy-services-epiloghi-simvouloy-sto-plaisio)[Application service providers – Zakup i wdrożenie systemu finansowo-księgowego Bankowy Fundusz Gwarancyjny 59 days left 15 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-ff2b-7194-a263-f2f8d4200093/poland-application-service-providers-zakup-i-wdrozenie-systemu-finansowo-ksi)[IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Integrale ICT-dienstverlening Stichting TWijs 38 days left 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fe6a-7260-a422-f753c49297e2/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor)[IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – EU aanbesteding Applicatie schuldhulpverlening Gemeente Helmond 19 days left 5 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fc91-72ad-925c-d039c10b909c/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor)[IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – System för schema och bemanning Norbergs kommun 10 days left 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-018b-700e-b579-75bfe94c60a7/sweden-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-support-s)