Highlights
- Legally compliant and transparent: procured under PCR 2015 through a fully compliant and fair process (the Procurement Act 2023 does not apply)
- High quality through regulatory assurance: suppliers meet all relevant British, EU and MHRA standards
- Reliable supply and service: the framework prioritises consistent supply and strong customer service
- NHS-aligned: fully compliant with NHS terms and conditions
- Experienced suppliers: broad supplier coverage across all lots
- Injector support: maintenance and warranty services for injectors are included
- Innovative offers: unique supplier propositions, e.g. free loan of CT injectors for three years when consumables are purchased
- Time and cost efficient: spares NHS trusts from running their own full procurement exercises
- Flexible procurement: further competitions can be run to meet specific local needs
- Value for money: transparent pricing, performance reviews, and benchmarking all ensure cost-effectiveness
- Risk mitigation: proactive strategies are in place to prevent disruption to supply
Why this framework matters to you
This framework plays a critical role in enabling early diagnosis and intervention, aligning with NHS ambitions to reduce diagnostic delays and improve population health outcomes.
Through consolidation of regional agreements and supplier rationalisation, it enables procurement efficiencies, supports standardisation, and reduces the burden on individual NHS organisations.