A government funding scheme, aimed at decarbonising public sector buildings, is available to NHS trusts looking to update their old, fossil-fuelled hospital heating systems to ones using cleaner, greener technology.  Bids can be prepared now in readiness for the applications window which is due to open next month.

A fund has been set up to kick-start innovative initiatives or ideas that will improve health and patient care, reduce inequalities and deliver good value, while supporting a more sustainable NHS.

A few years ago, our Business Services team contemplated what the future of health and social care might look like, then thought about the kind of support the sector might need to assist those transitions.  Through these deliberations, EOECPH has created the Transforming Organisations, Partnerships and Systems (Transform) framework.

With decades of experience in the NHS, the Hub's Assistant Director of Procurement (Business Services) acknowledges that change is nothing new but says 'long overdue change is gaining momentum' and she sees some as 'a little piece of magic'.

Also, find out how we can offer trusts further support in the field of patient safety through our Training and Development Services framework.

This new NHS PiP framework offers the provision of safe, efficient pharmaceutical services for trusts and ICSs.

As part of the NHS Workforce Alliance, we can support ICSs in implementing strategies to attract and retain highly valued staff.

Giving UK ambulance trusts access to the provision of Personal Video Devices and Accessories.

The four partner organisations of NHS PiP are working even more closely together, continuing to collaborate and combine expertise and resources for the benefit of the NHS.

Offering safe, efficient and cost-effective provision of services.

Extra suppliers to add a new dimension to service provision.

Find out what the impact will mean for NHS trusts at this NHS PiP event run by NHS LPP.

The Hub is supporting our region in rolling out the AdviseInc Procurement Dashboard, which will provide opportunities for in-depth data analysis, which will complement the high level data available through the Spend Comparison Service. 

'Homecare medicines services can have life-changing impacts on patients,' says Joe Bassett, the Hub's Head of Pharmacy Procurement.

The Hub is hosting two workshops on Social Value Commitments in Procurements on 5th and 11th May.

The Hub’s Pharmacy team has been working on several successful projects to support members in easing pressures on nursing capacity in the delivery of homecare medicines services.

Register now for this free customer webinar on 28th April at noon.

NHS procurement has a vital role to fulfil in reducing harmful carbon emissions and meeting the NHS’s commitment to reach net zero by 2045.  NHS England and NHS Improvement has shared new guidelines on embedding net zero and social value in all NHS procurements.

Our new framework offers customers holistic workforce improvement solutions, managed and delivered strategically and sympathetically to each other.

The Hub is currently looking to fill several procurement specialist roles across the Estates & Digital, Business Services and Workforce divisions.  Applications close 11th April 2022.

This new Hub framework gives customers access to qualified and skilled personnel to deliver radiology reporting and image interpretation for Heart and Lung Checks.

The Hub is pleased to introduce a new division, Estates and ICT.

Procurement and supply professionals within the UK healthcare sector are invited to join the Health Care Supply Association (HCSA) for their summer and winter conferences.

NHS Procurement in Partnership (NHS PiP) has some recommendations.

This new Hub framework gives customers access to services supporting development and skills learning as well as change management.

Register now for this free customer webinar on 22nd March at noon.

A new framework agreement for Aseptic Pharmacy Cleanroom Consumables and Laundry Services has been launched by the Hub.

We appreciate the challenges and are here to offer support and guidance wherever we can.  

Join us for a free webinar on Further Competition Guidance and Benefits, led by our procurement experts, on Thursday 17th February at noon.

NHS Procurement in Partnership highlights some of the agreements and support we can give to ease some of the difficulties you are experiencing or might be facing in the coming months.

Would you like to join our team?  We’re seeking an experienced procurement professional to join The Hub’s Workforce team as a band 8a Procurement Specialist.

As we start the new year, Sandra Atik, Head of Business Services at the Hub, reflects on the upcoming changes to the health and social care landscape.

The East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub is hosting a free webinar:  Update on UK Public Procurement Regulations.

As a part of our pre-tender strategy, we're inviting suppliers of Electronic Patient Record Systems to complete a questionnaire to help us understand the market capabilities.

NHS England and Improvement have issued guidance on Vaccination as a Condition of Employment for all healthcare workers. 

The Hub's offering provides access to a range of services and products to support the NHS through winter pressures.

We are pleased to launch a new framework to provide clinical managed services to our customers, supporting them in their pandemic recovery plans.

You are invited to a webinar on how the Estates lot on our Analysis and Reconciliation framework can help your trust.

We are pleased to be working with NHSEI, who provided support and expertise for Lot 4, to develop a new framework that will assist our customers in adapting to the changing health and care landscape.