A Multi Trust Aggregation (MTA) opportunity is where we at NHS Supply Chain combine (aggregate), similar capital requirements from multiple trusts, across different product areas in order to achieve greater discounts from our suppliers, making savings for your trust.
Key dates to confirm requirements and funding approval to NHS Supply Chain: Large Diagnostic Capital Equipment Including Mobile and Services.
2024 – Dates For Your Diary
Medical Devices
5
June
2024
11
September
2024
6
November
2024
8
January
2025
Endoscopy
3
May
2024
12
July
2024
18
October
2024
10
January
2025
Diagnostics and Pathology
5
June
2024
11
September
2024
6
November
2024
8
January
2025
Medical Devices
- Anaesthesia / Ventilators
- Diathermy
- Lasers
- Neonatal
- Operating Tables
- Patients Monitoring
- Patient Stretchers and Trolleys
- Phototherapy
- Theatre Lights and Pendants (ASMS)
Endoscopy
- Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
- Rigid Endoscopy
Diagnostics and Pathology
- External Defibrillation Devices
- ECG Devices
- Pharmacy Refrigeration
Our MTA Process
NHS Trust
Confirm and commit final requirements to NHS Supply Chain by MTA key date
NHS Supply Chain
- Confirm to NHS trusts that MTA will go ahead
- Negotiate further discounts with supplier
- Provide NHS trusts with new quotes at discounted prices
- Issue each NHS trust with unique reference number (URN)
- Confirm total savings that have been achieved
NHS Trust
Submit PO to NHS Supply Chain at agreed purchase price, 30 days after URN
See our Useful Links section for Category Contacts – please get in touch to find out more about how you can partner with us to deliver best value. You can also view our MTA Calendar FAQs.