To support NHS England’s and NHS Improvement’s recent publication expecting NHS trusts to continue using approved frameworks, we have provided a quick summary of the advantages of using framework agencies during the current COVID-19 response. This includes an open invitation from the Workforce Alliance to further support you.

The Hub, as well as our member trusts, have been inundated with offers from suppliers in support of the COVID-19 response.

In response to the coronavirus scenario, NHS Procurement in Partnership (NHS PiP) has added COVID-19 and Chest/Lung categories to the Health and Social Care Apps Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and are now seeking suitable suppliers.

The Hub is committed to supporting our customers throughout the COVID-19 situation.

The StoMap Programme's Ostomate Survey report is now available.

We're pleased to announce the launch of the first framework in our Integrated Care category: Wound Imaging Solutions. 

With Brexit set to happen this week, it is still unclear on how the procurement process for the NHS and other publicly funded entities will be affected.

The Hub's Teleradiology Reporting framework allows trusts to access trained specialists during times of high demand or low staffing levels.

The Hub is currently recruiting for a Communications Manager on a fixed-term contract as a maternity cover.

The Hub's HCSA Award-nominated PN framework gives consistent access to PN products and includes standardised paediatric formulations. 

Join us for a free stakeholder session to learn more about the Workforce Alliance portfolio and the future of the partnership.

We're pleased to announce that Stephanie Rose has been appointed to lead the Stoma workstream of the NBBH Project.

Join us for a half day training session with Mills & Reeve to get their latest insights on the impact of Brexit on public procurement.

We're delighted to announce that Stephanie Rose, our Head of Pharmacy Procurement and Integrated Care, will be leading the Supply and Distribution workstream of the National Wound Care Strategy Programme.

The Hub will be hosting a regional event in the Midlands on 14 October to introduce the Workforce Alliance portfolio and discuss the future of the partnership.

The next GS1 User Adoption Group meeting will take place on 1 October at Addenbrooke's Hospital. 

A new National Clinical and Healthcare Staffing framework has been published under the newly formed Workforce Alliance. 

Please save the date for the GS1 User Adoption Group's fourth meeting, which will be held on 1 October 2019.

Workforce Alliance sees Crown Commercial Service (CCS) and NHS Procurement in Partnership (NHS PiP) coming together to deliver a portfolio of health workforce services for the benefit of customers and suppliers.

The Hub is working closely with NHSCFA to develop a robust Audit Services offering.

The NHS Procurement in Partnership National Clinical Staffing Framework has been extended from 7th August 2019 until 7th August 2020.