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Patrick Graham Haldane is raising this at Library Managers meeting on Thursday to see if we can do anything regionally. I will be most unhappy to lose this service and am very keen to find a replacement, as being able to text borrowers is one of our most valued services. All the best Paula Paula Elliott Library Manager L Internal: 5935 External: 01204 390935 0 [log in to unmask] Education Centre Library |Royal Bolton Hospital |Minerva Road |Farnworth |Bolton |BL4 0JR ‘The best possible patient care supported by the best possible evidence’ -----Original Message----- From: A list for health related libraries within the North West of England [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Patrick Glaister Sent: 22 September 2014 11:46 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: NHSmail 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