Saskatchewan Tenders #RFP-0738

Saskatchewan Virtual Primary Care Pilot for Unattached Patients

This opportunity from the Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Health, seeks to pilot and potentially implement a province-wide virtual primary care service for residents without a regular primary care provider. - Government Buyer: - Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Health - OEMs and Technology Environment: - No specific OEMs mandated, but technical environment references: - Cisco (networking, telephony) - DellEMC (storage) - Microsoft (Windows, Azure, Intune) - Oracle (databases) - Products/Services Requested: - Virtual primary care services for unattached patients - Secure, patient-centered virtual care platform - Clinical consultations by licensed healthcare professionals (family physicians, nurse practitioners) - Services include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescriptions, referrals, follow-up, and care coordination - Platform must support: - Secure video conferencing, telephone fallback, real-time communication, and messaging - Patient scheduling, encounter documentation, and onboarding - Interoperability with provincial health IT systems (EMR, FHIR, HL7, repository integration) - Compliance with Saskatchewan privacy and security standards - API-enabled data exchange without additional fees - Performance measurement and reporting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Pilot program with potential for long-term, province-wide adoption - Multiple providers may be selected for comparative evaluation - Must support integration with existing provincial digital health infrastructure - Emphasis on clinical quality, patient safety, and privacy compliance - Performance metrics include access, utilization, continuity, patient satisfaction, and safety - Funding includes a maximum sum plus reimbursable expenses (e.g., travel, accommodation) - Quarterly reporting and ongoing support/maintenance required

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Government of Saskatchewan seeks qualified Service Providers to pilot virtual primary care services for residents without access to a family physician, nurse practitioner, or primary care team. The pilot aims to improve access to primary care, reduce inappropriate emergency department use, and identify the most effective virtual care model based on performance, patient outcomes, and cost-effectiveness. The service includes patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescriptions, referrals, and follow-up planning delivered virtually. The pilot will run for up to one year starting as early as September 2026, with potential for long-term agreements based on pilot results.

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