What are PSR regulations and how do they affect NHS tenders?
Within the integrated care system, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) are responsible for NHS budgets at a local level, arranging and commissioning the provision of health and social care services in their local area. On January 1, 2024 the Provider and Selection Regime (PSR) came into force specifically for the procurement of health care services for: […]
Are patients really ‘at the centre’ of integrated care?
For some time now, the Government has been promoting its policy of ‘person-centred care’. In fact, the term was first introduced in the NHS Plan and other government policy documents in 2000. What is person-centred care? According to the Care Quality Commission (CQC), person-centred care is defined as ‘providers making every reasonable effort to provide […]
Are you able to demonstrate your Carbon Reduction Plans in a tender bid?
From April 2024, it will be compulsory to demonstrate Carbon Reduction Plans (CRPs) in any NHS tender bid submissions. This is because the NHS has announced a goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 and this will also include emissions generated by goods and services purchased through its suppliers. Since April 2023, for all […]
How to win GP contracts and funding
If you are a surgery or general practice looking to win substantial contracts or funding, it can be a daunting prospect, particularly if you are an already over-worked GP or Practice Manager struggling for time. What types of GP contracts can you bid for? APMS (Alternative Provider Medical Services) contracts are regularly put out to […]
Does tendering feature in your growth plans for 2024?
If you are looking to grow your business in 2024, tendering for a large contract could take your organisation to the next level. Winning a new, large contract is a great way to grow your business significantly but it can also cause a business to unravel if the resources and processes aren’t in place before […]
How will the Procurement Act 2023 affect NHS and other public sector tenders?
The Procurement Bill received Royal Assent on 26th October and is now known as the Procurement Act 2023 and is likely to come into force in 2024. But what exactly is it? And what does it mean for NHS and public sector contract tenders? What is the Procurement Act? The new Procurement Act aims to […]
The new CQC Framework: what is it and how will it affect providers?
Earlier this year, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) announced it would be making changes to the way it works with suppliers and providers. These changes would include the establishment of a new assessment framework and provider portal and will apply to providers, local authorities and integrated care systems. Over the course of 2023, these plans […]
Tips for creating a successful tender bid
Business growth may feature heavily in your plans for 2024 and bidding for tenders is an ideal way to achieve those goals. But, how can you ensure your tender bid stands out over your competitors? Here are our top tender tips: Finding and developing your contract strategy is a great way to home in on […]
How can you demonstrate social value in a tender bid?
Pulling together a tender bid means looking at your organisation through the eyes of the commissioner and demonstrating why you should be their first choice for a contract. Being able to prove your competence and ability to deliver the contract are obviously important factors, but we are seeing other topical concerns becoming more of a […]
New bill will make it easier for businesses to compete for public sector contracts
A new bill is currently being passed through Parliament which aims to make it easier for businesses to enter public sector supply chains. The Procurement Bill lays out new rules and procedures for central government departments, their bodies and the wider public sector when selecting suppliers and awarding contracts with a value above certain thresholds. […]