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Procurement Bill Checklist published
04/11/2022
The Government Commercial Function have published a planning and preparation checklist as part of the Procurement Bill to Transform Public Procurement …

A message from NHS Commercial Solutions
12/09/2022
We join with the millions of people across the UK and around the world in mourning the passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.NHS Commercial …

Electric Vehicles - Helping your journey to becoming carbon neutral
17/08/2022
As we work towards the goal of a ‘net zero NHS’ by 2040, steps to address climate change and reduce carbon outputs need to be embedded acr …

New European procurement event championing sustainability and innovation
08/08/2022
As founder members of EHPPA, NHS Commercial Solutions are delighted to be part of the 1st Pan-European Hospital & Healthcare Procurement (EHPPA) S …

Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Playbook published
07/07/2022
The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Playbook is the latest in the series of Public Sector Procurement playbooks. It provides guidance on sourcing …

Delivering a Net Zero National Health Service report now statutory guidance
05/07/2022
On 1 July 2022, the NHS in England became the first health system to embed net zero into legislation, through the Health and Care Act 2022. The Delive …

NHS England and NHS Improvement merged into NHS England
01/07/2022
NHS England and NHS Improvement have merged to become one single organisation. From 1st July 20202, NHS Improvement, and the two organisations within …

The Procurement Bill was being debated in the House of Lords
27/05/2022
The Procurement Bill was being debated in the House of Lords yesterday (26th May) for its second reading. A Procurement professional who observed the …

Building Safety Act live from 28 April 2022
24/05/2022
The Building Safety Act 2022 regulations went live on 28th April 2022.The government have published a Dutyholders: factsheet which outlines how it w …

Textile Services Cost Index Increase
20/05/2022
There has been a 20.13% annual increase in the Textile Services cost index, with the energy cost centre being the major driver for the increase at 12. …