Customer Newsletter – December 2025

16 December 2025

Welcome to our bi-monthly customer newsletter, bringing together our latest news and updates in an easy to read format.

Thank you to those that have already completed our communication survey, if you have not already, there is still time to help us shape how our communication with you supports your work and keeps you informed about what matters most.

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Our New Online Catalogue Video

We are now well into activating our first tranche of users and have had a great response from those involved.

See our latest update and watch our new video which shows the look and benefits of the new online catalogue.

NHS Supply Chain Modernisation

We have received approval from Government to proceed with our NHS Supply Chain Modernisation Programme.

Watch our new video which addresses some of the initial questions we have received from stakeholders.

Click to access the ministerial visit article

IMS: Win at the HCSA Awards

Read how our Inventory Management Solutions (IMS) and Point of Care (PoC) programme has been recognised for cross functional collaboration.

Click to access the news article on Heather Tierney-Moore

Heather Tierney-Moore Patron of Cavell

Our Chair Heather Tierney-Moore OBE has been appointed as patron of Cavell, a charity that supports nurses and midwives.

Winter Planning Updates

Keep up to date with what we’re doing to help you plan ahead and minimise disruptions over the winter period.

Clinical Community Spotlight

This month in our Clinical Community Spotlight, you can read about Theresa Bowles, our Clinical Specialist.

Click to access this case study on suture switch

South Yorkshire ICS’ £553,000 Savings on Suture Switch

Read how smart procurement delivers patient care, resilience, and financial sustainability.

Click to access surgical mesh case study

How VBP Cut Hernia Recurrence and NHS Costs

Cut costs, boost outcomes: learn how second-gen mesh delivers £1.57 million savings for the NHS.

Click to access article on Slide Sheet Standardisation

Manchester ICS Slide Sheet Standardisation

Read how Manchester ICS unites to standardise slide sheets, cutting costs and boosting efficiency.

Click to access our new online catalogue article

Save on Your Capital Diagnostic Equipment

See the latest opportunities to modernise your Diagnostic Equipment whilst maximising savings.

New Frameworks

Skin Cleansing, Disinfection and Hygiene

Batteries, Lighting, Tools and Facilities Management

Reusable Clinical and Sharps Waste

Angiography, Hybrid Theatres, Capital Equipment

Needlefree Connection Systems and Associated Products

Wound Closure

Links section

Events
Here you can find information about forthcoming events, details about past events and supporting information.
Savings
View all of our savings opportunities here.
National Advisory Board Key Messages
October's National Advisory Forum Key Messages document has been published. Find out what was discussed in the meetings.