All Procurement articles – Page 26
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NewsDHSC to tighten control over wholly owned subsidiary companies
Scrutiny and regulation of the NHS’s use of wholly owned subsidiary companies will be strengthened to ensure trusts do not set up such bodies “solely” for tax avoidance purposes.
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NewsPurchasing chief promises 'route to innovation' for suppliers
A new NHS purchasing chief has pledged to provide a “route to innovation” as part of changes to the way the health service buys diagnostic and pathology equipment.
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NewsNHS trusts sign multimillion pound China consultancy deal
Two “outstanding” foundation trusts have signed a contract with a Chinese real estate company to advise it on building 10 new hospitals in a deal which could be worth millions for the NHS.
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NewsTrusts ordered to use vital savings tool for third year
NHS trusts must continue to access a savings tool which has generated “significant benefit” to the health service, NHS Improvement has confirmed.
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NewsExclusive: DHSC taken to court for 'manifest errors' over £730m contract
The Department of Health and Social Care is being taken to court over allegations of improper behaviour during the awarding of a £730m contract to deliver medical equipment to the NHS, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsExclusive: Rival bidder planned 340 more staff for controversial Capita contract
A rival bidder for NHS England’s ill-fated primary care support contract had proposed having around 340 more staff than the winning bid from Capita, HSJ has learned.
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NewsDepartment's spend on consultants almost triples in one year
Spending on consultants by the Department of Health and Social Care almost tripled in 2017-18 compared to the previous year, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsFT seeks to boost income from medical tourists
A specialist children’s trust has drawn up plans to attract more fee-paying patients from overseas.
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NewsTrusts to miss out on cash discounts after payment scheme is scrapped
NHS trusts will miss out on discounts offered in exchange for immediate payments for goods and equipment, HSJ has learned.
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News'No deal' Brexit plans being drawn up to maintain medical supplies
Contingency plans are being drawn up to ensure the UK crashing out of the EU does not jeopardise access to vital medical supplies and equipment, NHS England boss Simon Stevens confirmed today.
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NewsTrust could face court action after abandoning estates deal
A London trust has abandoned procurement plans for a strategic estates partnership following pressure from local campaign groups.
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NewsLorenzo firm scoops £250m NHS contract
The company that supplies the Lorenzo patient records system has won a major IT contract, which underpins a restructure of the health service’s procurement and logistics arm, NHS Supply Chain.
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NewsNew procurement model to make in-house catering "more cost effective"
Trusts will benefit from greater price transparency when buying food, regardless of whether they choose local or national suppliers - according to the new head of food procurement for the NHS.
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NewsExclusive: Tariff set to cut payments for traditional outpatient appointments
NHS leaders are proposing to cut the payments made to hospitals for traditional outpatient appointments, HSJ understands.
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NewsNHS trusts overturn council's £100m Virgin Care contract
A High Court judge has overturned a local authority’s contract with Virgin Care for public health services after a successful legal challenge by two NHS trusts.
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NewsNHS 111 procurement halted at the last minute
Two procurements for NHS 111 in the south east have been halted – in one case, just weeks before a new operator was expected to be announced.
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NewsShelford Group trust signs £107m IT deal
Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust has signed a £107m contract with Northern Ireland company to provide IT support services.
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NewsTrust in £1m court battle with four companies over recurring water leaks
A hospital trust has embarked on a legal battle against four construction and engineering companies to recover more than £1m after experiencing years of leaks.
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HSJ Local
Three trust partnership finds £4m investment for community services
New models of working between three London mental health trusts has delivered new investment in services worth more than £4m, HSJ has learned.
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NewsWinners revealed for HSJ Value Awards 2018
Twenty organisations have been honoured in the 2018 HSJ Value Awards – which recognise and celebrate outstanding improvements in care quality and efficiency made by NHS staff.