What is the NHS System Oversight Framework and what does it mean for procurement going forward?
At the end of June, NHS England (NHSE) announced plans to transform the way integrated care systems (ICSs) buy non NHS goods and services in a document entitled NHS System Oversight Framework 2021/22. But what is the significance of this framework? And what will it change for companies and organisations looking to land NHS contracts? […]
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Restrictions brought in to control the Covid-19 virus have changed life as we know it. Not only has the pandemic dramatically impacted the way we live and work, but it has placed immeasurable strain on the NHS and medical services as frontline medical staff battle the greatest challenge they have faced in modern history. New […]
Waiting lists and the long-term future of the NHS
Healthcare waiting lists in the UK are reported to be longer now than they have been for about two decades. In total, 4.52 million people are currently on NHS waiting lists and around 224,000 patients have been waiting for longer than a year. Experts have warned the overall waiting list figure could double to as […]
Primary Care Networks: A Challenging Collaboration?
Primary Care Networks are still in the early stages of formation and many people may be unaware or have little knowledge of them. Primary Care Networks were introduced in the NHS Long Term Plan in 2019 and since then, there has been the beginning of many formations to collaborate healthcare services for the benefit […]
UPDATE: NHS England’s Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) framework for GP APMS contracts
As the PDPS Contract becomes more prevalent, it’s important to be aware of important information. We recently attended NHS England’s market engagement event in Leeds; the event provided updated information about the contract. This article, therefore, will act as a commentary following on from on our first PDPS blog post. This article is aimed at […]
How to present an accessible healthcare service in a tender
Accessibility in healthcare has been described as a ‘global challenge’. As a prominent challenge that many healthcare providers face, developing and maintaining an accessible service for patients is an ongoing issue across the healthcare industry. Regularly, healthcare tenders have a question centred solely or partially around accessibility. Therefore, answering this question to demonstrate how your […]
How to develop a patient-centred service
The five-year forward view presented plans to work towards a more collaborative and informative relationship between patient and healthcare professional. A patient-centred service means that patients are getting the best experience, putting patients at the centre of their own health and healthcare. In this article, we provide some tips on developing a patient-centred service. What […]
How do I apply for NHS England’s Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) framework for GP APMS contracts?
What it is, how you bid for it and why you should consider it. As you may have seen, NHS England have recently published a prior information notice which may change the way that GP’s contracts are commissioned. It may be vital for you to apply for this contract so that you can bid for […]