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New Approach for Interaction with Suppliers

21 June 2024

In October 2023, the structural changes to our organisational design were completed, with the insourcing of six key Category Towers.

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MHRA's International Recognition of Medical Devices

21 June 2024

MHRA’s proposal for the recognition of medical devices aims to relieve the resilience issues in some areas of the medical device industry.

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Gorsey Point Customer Migration Close to Final Stages

20 June 2024

Update on Gorsey Point, our new regional distribution centre.

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NHS Supply Chain Appoints New Commercial Executive Director

18 June 2024

Richard Evans shares his plans on leading the continued transformation of our commercial capabilities.

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Improvements to eDirect Supply Route

16 May 2024

We are expanding our back-order management process to all eDirect suppliers.

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New Data Standards Policy: Supplier Product Coding

22 April 2024

Key supplier policy and guidance update - improving patient safety through better data across the NHS system.

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Collaboration With Suppliers is Key to Achieving Net Zero

17 July 2023

In this blog our Head of Sustainability talks about what is meant by net zero and what it means for suppliers.

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DHSC Launches MedTech Strategy

6 April 2023

The Department of Health and Social Care recently launched its new Medical Technology or ‘MedTech’ strategy.

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Cyber Security Resilience and Strategy

5 April 2023

DHSC promotes supplier knowledge of cyber security and improved ability to respond to future cyber threats.

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The Windsor Framework - A New Way Forward

5 April 2023

The agreement reached by the UK and EU regarding the Windsor Framework.

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Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund

31 March 2023

The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology announces first phase funding.

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Category Management Service Providers Announced

30 March 2023

NHS Supply Chain award contracts for Food category and Facilities category (including Office Solutions).

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New Regional Distribution Centre on Track to Open

30 March 2023

This summer, Gorsey Point will open - with stocks of substantially more products than the current Runcorn site

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Carbon Reduction Plan Requirements For Suppliers

29 March 2023

From April 2023 all suppliers bidding for large NHS contracts must publish Carbon Reduction Plans (emissions).

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Medical Devices Regulations Updates Including Stand Still Period Extension

28 February 2023

This news article provides regular updates on the important regulatory changes for medical devices.

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