News - Efficiency Matters
Improving the flexibility of your domestic services operations
In the fast-paced environment of healthcare, every second counts. Have you ever considered how a switch in your sanitary supplies could improve your team's efficiency? Flexibility in product solutions is key to tackling common challenges in healthca ...
How we adapt and innovate to support our customers
As part of our #FlexibilityMatters theme for July, we are looking at some of the ways we have adapted and innovated over the years to ensure we remain an industry leading provider of frameworks for the public sector. In our latest blog post, we look ...
#IntegrationMatters blog: How our suite of digital tools helps you find the services you require
As part of our #IntegrationMatters theme for May, we are taking a look at the suite of digital tools we have integrated into our website. Our Procurement experts have worked closely with our Technical Services and Communications teams to develop the ...
How the National Performance Advisory Group is helping to shape the future of waste management
The NHS is one of the largest producers of waste in the country, and so it is vital that it is disposed of in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner, and that we only create waste when we absolutely need to. A year ago, all NHS providers were enco ...
Funding schemes available to support your decarbonisation efforts
As part of our #EstatesMatter theme, we are highlighting the many funding routes available to you to support your estates decarbonisation efforts. There are two main funding schemes available to colleagues looking to decarbonise their estates, both ...
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 ...
Get to know me: A 3-minute profile with Katy Drew
Welcome to the fifth instalment of our Get to Know Me Series, where you can get closer to the people who make up our NHS Supply Chain: Facilities and Office Solution team. This time, we're excited to introduce Katy Drew, our Category Procurement Spec ...
#EfficiencyMatters Blog: Following processes ensures your procurement runs smoothly
This month we're looking at #EfficiencyMatters. As part of this topic, Natalie Ledger, Procurement Operations Manager, reflects on how her team works to make things simpler for our customers and suppliers. A key aim of NOE CPC is to make our pr ...
Procurement Act 2023: Getting your team up to speed
The Procurement Bill gained Royal Assent in October 2023, and it is expected that the Procurement Act 2023 will come into force in October this year. Secondary legislation is still being consulted on and we will share more information when it becomes ...
Myth-busting Series: Battery Use
Welcome to the first instalment of our myth-busting series. Over the next few issues of our newsletter, we will be looking at some common myths and misconceptions and sharing our expert knowledge to dispel them. Batteries are a critical product in NH ...