NHS Supply Chain to launch mobile and strategic clinical solutions national framework agreement

Framework will ensure NHS clinical solutions can be deployed as and when needed in a location to suit the trust

NHS Supply Chain is preparing to launch the first national mobile and clinical solutions framework of its kind.

The move this December will ensure the required NHS clinical solutions can be deployed as and when needed in a location to suit the end user’s needs while still providing excellent patient care.

This service will enable NHS organisations to:

• Cover the gap between old equipment being decommissioned and new equipment being installed
• Continue patient services during an emergency situation, where a fixed site becomes inoperable
• Meet key service-related targets ie.mobile theatres to meet the 18-week guidelines or to enable the general practice community to commission locally-delivered services

The clinical areas covered include imaging, operating theatres, strategic clinical solutions and ultrasound services while the framework allows for staff flexibility with at least one member of staff provided.

NHS Supply Chain is currently in the evaluation stages of the procurement process and is happy to discuss any organisation’s requirements today. This will ensure the customer and patient process is seamless. It also allows NHS organisations to get the mobile services they need at a competitive cost.

NHS Supply Chain will be providing a totally-bespoke solution to any NHS organisation that requires a short to medium-term expansion in service provision while maintaining care standards

NHS Supply Chain will offer standardised terms and conditions to support NHS organisations to get this bespoke service solution on site.

A fast-track paperwork process means that applications will be significantly quicker than current arrangements. All suppliers will be Care Quality Commission registered, hold Monitor licences as a minimum and will have been vetted via the Disclosure and Barring Service. They will also have insurance cover to a minimum of £5m as well as ISO9001 certification.

Optional services such as booking, reporting services and additional staff are also available to complement the service’s standard provision.

The launch of the first mobile and strategic clinical solutions framework will give customers complete peace of mind that NHS Supply Chain, along with its suppliers, will ensure that service provision will be maintained to high standards.

There are several benefits of using NHS Supply Chain for mobile and strategic clinical solutions framework. These include:

• No need to undertake your own formal public procurement process tender and contract processes; NHS Supply chain offers standard terms and conditions
• Guaranteed compliance with EU Public Procurement Regulations when purchasing via NHS Supply Chain
• Services are tailored to meet exact demand - one size does not fit all
• Complete autonomy of clinical choice
• Range of supporting procurement template documents available
• Terms and conditions specifically designed for this framework
• Team of experienced NHS Supply Chain dedicated staff

Emma Pearson, a buyer at NHS Supply Chain, said: “No other procurement organisation in the UK offers the same variety of clinical solutions for the healthcare sector. NHS Supply Chain will be providing a totally-bespoke solution to any NHS organisation that requires a short to medium-term expansion in service provision while maintaining care standards. Our set-up means we can meet any NHS organisation’s clinical service needs exactly and, if required, provide additional staffing.

“We believe our great offer will be of interest to imaging departments, theatre staff, finance directors, business managers, clinical commissioning groups and GPs. Our mobile and strategic clinical solutions framework is also ideal for health providers in emergency situations such as unprecedented demand to maintain good service levels with no increased demand on existing staff.”

Companies

• NHS Supply Chain