Assume that you have been asked to procure a new integrated software application for patient records management. Describe the process you would follow to shortlist suppliers for this purpose. How will you determine if the supplier is an approvedNational Health Service (NHS)supplier?
Note:The NHS refers to the set of publichealthcaresystems within theUK..
Your answer should discuss the following points:
· How would you determine requirements? For example: How would you determine what capabilities the software application is required to have?
· What criteria would you use to select the suppliers?
· Cite two different approaches that you can use to make your decision. Compare and contrast these approaches, identifying their strengths and weaknesses. Which one would you choose and why?
· How would you narrow the list of suppliers down to the top three candidates?