News - Supply Chain Matters

Looking ahead at the next 12 months with our Implementation & Adoption Team

  • 15/01/2025
  • Written by Liessa Newnham

2025 promises to be a year of change and development within the procurement landscape. The Procurement Act implementation is on the horizon and cost pressures on trusts will continue to present a challenge. Head of Implementation and Adoption Liessa ...

#Procurement Express: Renewal and expansion of category management service

  • 10/12/2024
  • Written by NOE CPC

#ProcurementExpress train NOE CPC is powered by its staff, the team are the driving force, and the different elements of the organisation are the carriages with us on the journey, customers, suppliers, stakeholders, our partnerships in NHS Workforce ...

#CommercialMatters: An insight into working with the NHS supply base

  • 13/08/2024
  • Written by Ruth Burns

This month we're looking at #CommercialMatters. To discuss this topic further, Ruth Burns, Supplier Relationship Manager, speaks about the importance of working in partnership with the NHS supply base. “A strong supply base is essential f ...

Improving the flexibility of your domestic services operations

  • 28/07/2024
  • Written by NOE CPC

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 ...

#EstatesMatter: Expanding Paper Hygiene Options for NHS Trusts

  • 08/04/2024
  • Written by NOE CPC

Our theme this month is focusing on #EstatesMatter, and while many of us think of estates in terms of building maintenance, security and minor works, there are many more elements including the daily products needed to keep NHS trusts running safely a ...

Viewpoint: How Collaborating with Suppliers Enhances NHS Procurement

  • 22/03/2024
  • Written by Camille Grech-cini

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 ...

Blog: We are committed to strengthening resilience through connected supply chains

  • 18/09/2023
  • Written by Jonathan Kaye

Our focus for September is #SupplyChainMatters. To introduce this topic, Jonathan Kaye, Associate Director of Procurement for NHS Supply Chain: Facilities and Office Solutions, discusses the importance of the supply chain across the NHS and how we en ...

NHS Supply Chain Inventory Management and Point of Care Solutions

  • 13/09/2023
  • Written by NHS Supply Chain

NHSE has shared its priorities and operational planning guidance for 2023/24 that states “NHS Supply Chain will lead the implementation of an inventory management and point of care solution. National funding will support providers that do not h ...

Delivering Supplier Relationship Management training on behalf of the HCSA

  • 13/09/2023
  • Written by NOE CPC

As part of #SupplyChainMatters month, we spoke to NOE CPC’s Supplier Relationship Manager, Ruth Burns, who shared an insight into her role and discussed her upcoming plans to deliver some supplier relationship management training workshops on b ...

Get to know me: A 3-minute profile with April Booth

  • 13/09/2023
  • Written by NOE CPC

Welcome to our new 'Get to know me’ series. In your fast-paced world, we understand that your time is valuable. Yet, we also believe it's essential for you to feel connected with the people working hard behind the scenes at NHS Supply Chain: Fa ...