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.
Women’s Health
5
May
2023
14
July
2023
20
October
2023
12
January
2024
Endoscopy
5
May
2023
14
July
2023
20
October
2023
12
January
2024
Medical Devices
7
June
2023
13
September
2023
8
November
2023
10
January
2024
Women’s Health
- Bladder Scanners
- DEXA (Bone Densitometry)
- Mammography
- Specimen Cabinets
- Ultrasound.
Endoscopy
- Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
- Flexible
- Rigid.
Medical Devices
- Anaesthesia / Ventilators
- Diathermy
- Lasers
- Neonatal
- Operating Tables
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Stretchers and Trolleys
- Phototherapy
- Theatre Lights and Pendants (ASMS).
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
To find out more about how you can partner with NHS Supply Chain to deliver best value, contact your Capital Planner or view our MTA Calendar FAQs.