News - Data Matters
£1.5bn framework to upgrade NHS IT systems and get analogue to digital switch underway, is launched
North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) has partnered with NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) to jointly launch a new framework agreement - Tech Devices – Link 4. The NHS is grappling with challenges in upgradi ...
NOE CPC and NHS LPP forge links at healthcare technology conference
The digital teams from North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) and NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) enjoyed meeting members of the healthcare technology community at last week’s Healthcare Excellence Through ...
NOE CPC re-accredited to Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus
NOE CPC has been re-accredited to two schemes run by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) aimed at protecting organisations from cyber attacks – Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Our Data Services Manager, Joseph Speed ...
Internal dashboards: Promoting the importance of governance and performance data visibility
Data is integral to the running of our organisation. As part of our focus on Data Matters, I want to share how dashboards are enabling my team to ensure we stay on track with business objectives, maintain stringent auditable processes and present fin ...
Viewpoint: How Collaborating with Suppliers Enhances NHS Procurement
In the world of NHS procurement, the importance of Management Information (MI) cannot be overstressed. It's not just about ticking boxes for compliance. It's about using data smartly to make a real difference in how we buy things, which in turn helps ...
Data Matters: The importance of quality and accurate data in procurement
This month, we are looking at #DataMatters and the importance of ensuring our data is accurate and free of errors. Our Technical Services Manager Chris Whitlock shares how the implementation of a data clinic and checklist within the CMSP has supporte ...
#DataMatters blog: The Importance of Data at NOE CPC
This month we’re looking at #DataMatters. To discuss this topic further, Adam Taylor, Technical Programme Manager, looks at the importance of using data and how he and his team uses it to full effect. Data is everywhere, and her ...
Using Data to Enhance Efficiency and Insight
This month we are looking at how we use data to inform decision making and provide accurate and reliable data to ensure the integrity of our delivery. Within NHS procurement, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and strategic decision-maki ...
International Women's Day: Women and men can both be successful in the tech industry
To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, we are talking to the fantastic female colleagues in our Data and Technology teams about the benefits of working in the technology sector and what we can do to encourage more women to take up ro ...
International Women's Day: Working in a traditionally male-dominated field
To celebrate International Women’s Day and as part of our Data Matters theme, we caught up with Data Specialist Holly Arthurs to talk about her experience of working in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Has there ever been a time wher ...