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Published - Government response to consultations on draft regulations for Procurement Act 2023
Published - Government response to consultations on draft regulations for Procurement Act 2023
22/03/2024
Following the publication of the response document, it has been noted by various law firms that whilst there may be some amendments and updates to the …
Can procurers help promote employability in their local area?
Can procurers help promote employability in their local area?
21/03/2024
Social Value is a big discussion topic at the moment with NHS England implementing policy notices to ensure that this is embedded into the NHS Procure …
Phase 5 of the Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund
Phase 5 of the Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund
20/03/2024
The Phase 5 of the Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund has been announced for the financial year 2024 to 2025. Here are the key details:1. Objectiv …
PPN 01/24 Carbon Reduction Contract Schedule
PPN 01/24 Carbon Reduction Contract Schedule
19/03/2024
PPN 01/24 is a recent procurement policy note issued by the UK Government. It specifically targets carbon emissions and …
NHS Commercial Solutions is first NHS procurement collaborative to affiliate with Electronics Watch
NHS Commercial Solutions is first NHS procurement collaborative to affiliate with Electronics Watch
15/03/2024
NHS Commercial Solutions is delighted to announce that it has affiliated to Electronics Watch, as part of our continuing commitment to take positive a …
Environment Secretary Appoints Will Quince as Independent Advisor for Public Sector Food Procurement
Environment Secretary Appoints Will Quince as Independent Advisor for Public Sector Food Procurement
14/03/2024
On Monday, March 11, Environment Secretary Steve Barclay announced the appointment of Will Quince MP as an independent advisor. Quince’s role is …
New Director of Central Commercial Function (CCF)- Preeya Bailie
New Director of Central Commercial Function (CCF)- Preeya Bailie
13/03/2024
It was fittingly announced on March 8th, International Women’s Day, that Preeya Bailie is the new Director of CCF.In her new position Preeya w …
Sustainability and Social Value (SSV) Ambassadors
Sustainability and Social Value (SSV) Ambassadors
06/03/2024
At NHS Commercial Solutions we are passionate about Sustainability - there is no planet B so it is crucial we demonstrate effective environmental stew …
CCF launch their Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) action plan
CCF launch their Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) action plan
06/03/2024
At the February NHS Supplier Forum in Leeds, CCF launched the SME action plan following the work carried out over the first year working with the SME …
NHS Commercial Solutions gains Framework Host Accreditation status.
NHS Commercial Solutions gains Framework Host Accreditation status.
01/03/2024
NHS Commercial Solutions (NHSCS) is delighted to have received Framework Host Accreditation as part of NHS England’s Commercial Efficiencies &am …