The the tender document for 2013, Sykehuspartner (SP) sought an expanded use of outsourcing and external partners. This is intended to achieve faster execution times on the ongoing programmes, increased utilisation of internal resources, increased and more overall responsibility to suppliers as well as provide lower and more predictable cost. In this context, an operating lease is considered to be an appropriate means of achieving one or more of the above objectives.

Operational leasing of ICT equipment is considered by SP to be relevant for peripherals. This type of equipment is similar to the off the shelf standard, where it is possible to find well developed second hand markets Furthermore there is quick technological development in this area, whereby operational leasing will provide the possibility to scale as required, as well as the possibility to update IT equipment on a regular basis so that the benefits of the latest technology can be ensured.