All of our frameworks have been designed to deliver real impact to the communities we serve.
Highlights
- Shortened procurement time as the advertisement in FTS and PQQ stage has already been undertaken
- The DPS encourages competition as suppliers can apply to get on the DPS during its period of validity
- Procuring organisations can develop their own specification, utilising pre-developed templates, to meet their own requirements and formulate their award criteria more precisely
- Award of individual contracts can be quicker than other procedures with the minimum time limit for return of tenders being 10 days
- Suppliers must meet minimum criteria to be awarded on the DPS
- A full suite of mini competition templates is available to ease the competition process, and the Hub can provide help and support in running mini-competitions
- Provides transportation compliant with MHRA standards and EU Guidelines on Good Distribution Practice of medicinal products
Procurement support, built around you
We offer a range of ways to work with us as a member, a framework user, a commissioning partner or through bespoke consultancy support:
Knowledge: Deep NHS and wider public procurement expertise supported by regional insight and national collaboration.
Support: Hands on guidance throughout the process, offering friendly, impartial advice whether you’re a member or engaging with us through another route.
Choice: A wide range of pre-qualified suppliers across multiple lots and service types.
Compliance: Fully aligned with the relevant regulations assured through robust governance.
Ease of Use: Templates, guidance and support that make procurement simple, smooth and efficient.
Value Beyond Cost: Our frameworks and services deliver more than savings they support better planning, reduced risk, operational improvement and measurable outcomes.
Multiple ways to partner: Join as a member, use our frameworks, commission standalone projects or access consultancy support.
Inclusive access: Any NHS and wider public sector organisation can use our frameworks free of charge.
Deep understanding: Strengthened by strong national partnerships.
Trusted expertise: built from supporting both members and non-member organisations across health and public sector settings.
A commitment to system wide improvement: helping organisations deliver better outcomes together.