The IFMS Project is a project within the HSE’s Finance Reform Programme, to introduce a single national integrated finance management and procurement system throughout the Health Services. This project will provide the HSE with standardised finance and procurement processes and a new operating model based on shared services.
IFMS is being rolled out on a phased implementation basis to all publicly funded health organisations. The first implementation group in the East, went live in July 2023 and will go live in Implementation Group 2 (IG2) and implementation Group 3 (IG3) in April and July 2025 respectively.
What does this mean for you as a current supplier?
These are the changes you can expect with this new system:
- There will be greater use of electronic documentation e.g. electronic invoicing, electronic purchase orders, etc.
- Applicable service providers will be set up on digital catalogues to enable self-service procurement by HSE staff.
- The HSE will move to a centralised management of invoices, meaning a streamlined Accounts Payable process for service providers.
What support will be provided to you?
The implementation of IFMS will bring about some fundamental changes to existing processes. Support will be provided to suppliers to guide them through this change. Dedicated helpdesks will be available as well as detailed FAQs and user guides.
