DHSC announces procurement for social care interoperability architecture

The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a procurement process for an interoperability platform specifically designed for adult social care services. This platform aims to facilitate the seamless exchange of data between different IT systems to enhance the care and treatment of patients. The architecture provider will also be tasked with ensuring the security and authentication of access to data and documents shared on the platform. The department is seeking input from suppliers to inform the development of interoperability standards for the sharing of information. While the procurement timeline is contingent on funding approval, the contract is expected to be advertised around April 2025 and will likely span at least 9 years.