The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer is inviting interested elderly-service providers to submit proposals to develop, manage and operate a dedicated portal for seniors.

The portal will provide a one-stop information service on elderly services and the "silver-hair market" when it launches early next year. It should create a platform promoting and facilitating seniors' participation and interaction in the online community, linking them to the rich pool of information and services provided by the Government, non-governmental organisations and the private sector.

It should also enhance their social inclusiveness, encourage active and healthy ageing, and promote participation of service providers and suppliers in the silver-hair market to generate greater benefits for seniors.

The selected organisation should form an advisory committee to give strategic advice on the portal, and invite stakeholders including the Elderly Commission to join and oversee the site's implementation and development.

The office and the Labour & Welfare Bureau will jointly assess proposals based on the organisation's experience and ability, the implementation approach including contents and features, application of technologies, cost effectiveness, and strategies and measures for the portal's sustainable development.

Proposals should be submitted by noon July 28. The invitation document can be downloaded here.