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Information Update on CCIAF Changes; Guidance for NHS Organisations
Information Update on CCIAF Changes; Guidance for NHS Organisations
27/02/2024
As you will be aware, the NHS and Government Commercial Function (GCF) aligned its best practice standards back in 2021 and the NHS adopted the GCF ac …
Atamis Social Value project template envelope updated for easier set up, evaluation and monitoring
Atamis Social Value project template envelope updated for easier set up, evaluation and monitoring
27/02/2024
From 20th Feb, procurement managers will be better supported to set, evaluate and record Social Value criteria more efficiently with access to an impr …
New look Scan4Safety NHS Website to intensify efforts to enhance safety and traceability
New look Scan4Safety NHS Website to intensify efforts to enhance safety and traceability
26/02/2024
NHS England has launched a new NHS Scan4Safety website as a central resource to support trusts to adopt and optimise scanning processes.The new scan …
Procurement Review Unit (PRU) / National Security Unit for Procurement (NSUP)
Procurement Review Unit (PRU) / National Security Unit for Procurement (NSUP)
26/02/2024
Procurement Review UnitThe Procurement Act 2023 introduces a Procurement Review Unit (PRU) which comprises of an independent panel of procurement ex …
Procurement Act 2023 - Digital Platform update
Procurement Act 2023 - Digital Platform update
26/02/2024
The Cabinet Office is working to provide a fully integrated digital platform where Registration, Supplier Information and Find a Tender (noticing) all …
Procurement Act 2023 – L&D & Technical Guidance Update
Procurement Act 2023 – L&D & Technical Guidance Update
26/02/2024
Learning & DevelopmentA comprehensive package of L&D material is being finalised by the Cabinet Office. In our news item on 13th December 20 …
GO Excellence in Public Procurement Awards
GO Excellence in Public Procurement Awards
16/01/2024
The GO Excellence in Public Procurement Awards are now open for applications until 15th March 2024.Since 2002, the GO Excellence in Public Procureme …
The National Audit Office report on the efficiency of NHS Supply Chain
The National Audit Office report on the efficiency of NHS Supply Chain
15/01/2024
The National Audit Office (NAO) has now concluded their report on the efficiency of NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC) in improving procurement for the NHS.Th …
The Provider Selection Regime: statutory guidance
The Provider Selection Regime: statutory guidance
15/01/2024
The draft statutory guidance was published on 19 October 2023 to accompany the draft Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 …
NIHR launches annual competition for NHS trusts to buy research equipment
NIHR launches annual competition for NHS trusts to buy research equipment
08/01/2024
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has launched the first in a series of annual capital investment calls for NHS trusts in Eng …