Just forwarding information about NHSmail see below. Out of interest how many people use it for text messaging services? We have set ours up recently.
Dear NHSmail user
The current NHSmail service will be replaced next year and we are well into the procurement part of the process.
By the end of September we will have a shortlist of options for the replacement service and we would like to invite our users to evaluate them and provide feedback. Your feedback will be included in the service assessment work and will help us identify our preferred supplier for the new service.
There are three evaluation categories which you can apply to take part in:
1. Evaluation of potential services when accessed via a web portal
2. Evaluation of potential services when accessed via an email client (e.g. Outlook)
3. Supplier tender response evaluation
You may apply to participate in one or more of the categories. To help you decide which may be of interest there is more information below.
1. Evaluation of potential services when accessed via a web portal
When: A time to suit you between 3/11/14 – 15/11/14
Where: Online
Commitment required: Maximum two hours
Number of participants required: 600
Participant profile: Existing users and LOAs that access NHSmail via the portal at www.nhs.net
If you are chosen to participate, we will send you a link to the service you will be asked to evaluate, as well as login details, steps to work through and guidance to help you. You will need to record your scores and feedback on an online survey.
2. Evaluation of potential services when accessed via an email client (e.g. Outlook)
When: 13/11/2014
Where: HSCIC offices, Leeds City Centre (travel expenses can be claimed)
Commitment required: Half a day
Number of participants required: 50
Participant profile: Existing users and LOAs that access NHSmail via an email client such as Outlook
3. Supplier tender response evaluation
When: Evaluation period 25/11/14 – 11/12/14
Where: Online, plus a meeting in Leeds or London or via phone / video conference
Commitment required: The days of commitment required throughout this period will be confirmed through invitation
Number of participants required: 10
Participant profile: Senior management level, responsible for email provision within your organisation e.g. IT Director
You will be required to read and score allocated sections of the supplier tender responses based on scoring guidance provided.
You may also be required to take part in consensus marking meetings with other evaluators to agree a final consensus score for each section.
Applying to take part
All participants will:
• Be requested to provide a statement of relevant competency, skills and background
• Be subject to strict confidentiality rules; you will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement
• Need to be supported, and funded, by your organisation although travel expenses can be claimed where applicable
If you would like to apply to take part in any of the evaluation processes, please click on the following link to complete an application form:
http://systems.hscic.gov.uk/systemsandservices/nhsmail/contact/regofinterest/
If you have any questions please email us at [log in to unmask]
Best regards
The NHSmail team
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