Supplier Newsletter – December 2024
Welcome to our new look supplier newsletter, bringing together our latest news and updates for existing suppliers in an easy-to-read format.
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Customer and Supplier Communications
Andrew New on Delivering Efficiency and Value Through Collaboration and Partnerships
Read Andrew New’s thoughts on closer collaboration and partnerships across the NHS.
As we approach another busy winter, the NHS continues to face challenges of increasingly complex health needs, alongside unprecedented financial constraints and increasing global instability.
Driving Sustainability Forward with our Packaging Programme
Discover how collaboration is driving sustainability forward with our rebranded Packaging Programme.
TR Reports – Weekly Transaction Figures Disruption
During our transformation journey, there will be a period of disruption affecting reporting.
NHS England launch Supplier Accelerator Programme
NHS England have launched the Sustainable Supplier Accelerator programme.
HydroBubble: New Innovative Product for Chest Conditions
The latest innovation to be launched through the NHS Supply Chain route is now available.
Supplier Relationship Management team reach awards finals
We are thrilled to announce that our SRM team were finalists in the Government Commercial Function Awards.
Design for Life Programme and Roadmap
Moving towards a circular economy is going to be challenging and will require collaboration across sectors but will bring many benefits.
Chatting with AXREM on Sustainable Innovation
Andrew New and Richard Evans recently had a conversation with Sue Edgington, CEO of AXREM, for their podcast.
Improvements to Our eDirect Back Order Management Process
Details of the suppliers who migrated in November, as we expand our eDirect manual back-order management service.
Information for Suppliers
Modern Slavery Consultation
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), NHS England and NHS Supply Chain are making every effort to eradicate modern slavery in healthcare supply chains.
Draft documents have been published for consultation, giving stakeholders the chance to shape the final regulations and guidance.
A Net Zero Supply Chain
Suppliers are key to supporting sustainability targets. Keep up to date with the latest news and find out more about the five supplier requirements.
Value Based Procurement
The latest information and case studies highlighting how we are working the NHS to shift from cash releasing savings to value based procurement.
Supplier Portal
Information on how to access the supplier portal, an online system to support supplier management tasks.
Dates for your Diary
Bank Holidays 2024 / 2025
NHS Supply Chain will be closed for ordering and deliveries.
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Supplier Webinar
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Modern Slavery Consultation
The Government’s consultation on modern slavery closes.