SME Session 2: Inside NHS Procurement: Understanding ATAMIS & Supplier Success

Date

15/07/2026

Time

10:30am - 12:30pm

Location

Online via Microsoft Teams.

Please make a note of the date and time of the event in your calendar, delegates will be sent an invitation to the Teams meeting nearer to the time. 

Point of Contact

Miriam Pedersen-Smith

Join us for Session 2 of our SME support series, focused on understanding ATAMIS and navigating NHS procurement with greater confidence and clarity.

This practical session will provide insight into how procurement teams operate, how suppliers can better engage with NHS opportunities, and what businesses need to know to improve their chances of success.

Session Agenda

Understanding ATAMIS – Neil Davis

  • Introduction to ATAMIS and its role within NHS procurement
  • Understanding procurement processes and supplier engagement

 

How to Register, Monitor Pipelines & Respond Effectively

  • Registering on relevant procurement systems
  • Monitoring procurement pipelines and identifying opportunities early
  • Tips for responding effectively to opportunities and notices

 

Live Demonstrations & Procurement Insight

  • Practical demonstrations of systems and processes
  • Insight into how an NHS Trust operates from a procurement perspective
  • Examples of “what good looks like” when engaging with NHS opportunities

 

Inside a Procurement Team at a Trust

Panel: Annie / Flora / Robyn / Emile

  • What happens before a tender is published
  • How procurement decisions are made in practice
  • Common supplier mistakes and buyer expectations
  • Building effective relationships and engagement

 

Modern Slavery & Sustainability , social value – Alastair

  • Key considerations around ESG and Social Value
  • Modern slavery requirements and expectations
  • Practical hints and tips for suppliers responding to NHS opportunities

 

Why Attend?

This session is designed to help SMEs better understand the NHS procurement environment, improve procurement readiness, and gain practical insight directly from procurement professionals.

Whether you are new to public sector procurement or looking to strengthen your existing approach, this session will provide valuable guidance, practical examples, and the opportunity to learn from experienced procurement teams.

 

Who Should Attend?

  • SMEs and growing businesses
  • Current or prospective NHS suppliers
  • Bid and business development professionals
  • VCSEs and social enterprises
  • Organisations looking to improve public sector engagement

Register Your Place

Spaces are limited and early registration is recommended.

For booking information or enquiries, please contact: Miriam Pedersen-Smith or Events@noecpc.nhs.uk 

T & C's

Please note, we will be testing the meeting link in advance of the actual live webinar, earlier on the same morning, to minimise any potential technical issues.  You will not need to join any earlier than 10:30 am on the day.

This event is for NOE CPC framework suppliers only.

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