All Procurement articles – Page 50
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HSJ KnowledgeWhat nurses can teach CCGs about procurement
Their experience can help reduce waste and save time
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CommentA procurement punch-up
There are signs of a battle behind the scenes over the DH’s new strategy
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CommentMichael White: Poulter the procurement the champion
Dr Dan wants NHS England to raise its game
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HSJ Local
Avon and Wiltshire considers 'strategic partner'
COMMERCIAL: Avon and Wiltshire Partnership Trust is considering whether a “strategic partner” would assist its bid for secondary mental health services contract in Bristol.
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NewsUPDATED: NHS 'procurement champion' to be appointed
A “procurement champion with private sector expertise” is to be appointed to lead the NHS’s push to get a better deal on its supplies.
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NewsDH to target 'huge waste' in orthopaedics procurement
The Department of Health is expected to target “huge waste” in the cost of orthopaedic supplies when it releases its procurement strategy shortly, HSJ has learned.
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NewsNHS Direct confirms 111 withdrawal
NHS Direct has confirmed it is seeking to pull out of all 11 of its contracts to provide NHS 111 as they have proved “financially unsustainable”.
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HSJ Local
Harmoni still unpaid for poor performance on Bristol 111 contract
COMMERCIAL: Harmoni has still not received any payment for the NHS 111 service it provides in Bristol, three months after it soft launched.
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HSJ Local
Bristol mental health procurement enters next stage
COMMERCIAL: Pre-qualification questionnaires have gone out to all organisations that expressed an interest in providing mental health services in Bristol.
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NewsDH boss warns of losers in procurement savings push
The Department of Health’s deputy director of procurement has warned suppliers there will be “losers” as the NHS works to slash £1.5bn in costs by April 2016.
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SupplementsSolving the NHS’s procurement problems – an HSJ roundtable
There was unanimous agreement that there was a problem with way the NHS procures goods and services
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to obtain public value in procurement
Challenging traditional methods of healthcare procurement
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HSJ KnowledgeThe true cost of low-value purchases
When it comes to purchasing, low value does not always mean low risk
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HSJ KnowledgeBeyond authorisation: new challenges facing CCGs
The legal and governance issues of a CCGs’ first year
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HSJ Local
Green light for Western Sussex Hospitals IT upgrade
STRUCTURE: Western Sussex Hospitals Trust’s board has approved the replacement and upgrade of its IT server and network infrastructure.
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HSJ Local
Western Sussex identifies need to procure sustainably
PERFORMANCE: Western Sussex Hospitals Trust’s sustainable development management group has identified a need to take into account environmental factors when procuring new equipment.
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HSJ Local
East Kent Hospitals moves to integrate clinical information systems
COMMERCIAL: East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust has procured a clinical portal as part of attempts to improve efficiency and patient care.
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HSJ KnowledgeCCGs and procurement in their first 100 days
The new groups have to hit the ground running
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HSJ KnowledgeCCGs must act now to meet NHS carbon targets
The new groups have a key role in to play in NHS sustainability