TUESDAY 07 OCTOBER 2025 09:00 TO 17:00
We are the one NHS procurement partner that can support delivery and transformation of the whole commercial lifecycle. Our services include:
- Commercial Delivery Partner services, providing tailored commercial and strategic procurement support to address your key priorities
- End-to-end, Enhanced P2P, with catalogue management, to deliver efficiencies and eliminate costly, time-consuming manual tasks
- Framework agreements that offer a compliant route to market, with typical savings of up to 15%
- Carbon Mapping Specialist Services, providing clear data insights to drive positive change in reducing scope 3.1 emissions
- Specialist commercial support options, including procurement operating model transformation and major programme delivery support
All our Procurement service options are designed to be flexible, based on your current situation and the appetite for change, which means you can take anything from individual service lines to a fully integrated procurement service solution. Our team of experts, who have been providing procurement support for nearly 20 years, are here to help.
Panel Discussion 1: Unleashing Innovation in the NHS: A Blueprint for Discovery and Implementation
In an era where healthcare demands are rapidly evolving, innovation in NHS procurement plays a crucial role in delivering efficient and high-quality care. This session looks at the transformative potential of innovative procurement practices within the NHS. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, fostering collaborative partnerships, and implementing strategic procurement processes, the NHS can achieve significant improvements in patient outcomes and operational efficiency. The session will explore the key challenges and opportunities in modernising procurement practices, emphasising the importance of innovation in achieving a sustainable and responsive healthcare system. The discussion will highlight successful case studies, share insights on emerging trends and offer practical strategies for integrating innovation into procurement processes.
Speaker details:
- Matthew Graham, Head of Strategic Procurement Solutioning, NHS Shared Business Services
Panel Discussion 4: Redefining NHS Spaces: Transforming Property for Patients and Practitioners
The NHS estate is in disrepair – with a maintenance backlog estimated at more than £11bn and work needed to renovate vast swathes of property. At the same time, new hospital builds are behind schedule and under review. This panel discussion looks at the opportunity that exists within this challenging area, with a focus on how to deliver the infrastructure the NHS needs to adapt to rapidly changing demands.
Speaker details:
- John Cunningham, Senior Category Manager in Construction and Estates, NHS Shared Business Services
Panel Discussion 5: Better Buying – Creating the Capacity, Skills and Culture for Effective Healthcare Procurement
Procurement is front and centre to addressing the many challenges faced by the NHS and will be central to achieving the called-for Reform. But what does this mean for those working within procurement functions and the wider supply chain? Is this an opportunity to take procurement to a higher level and cement its position as not just a delivery mechanism but an enabler of change? Given the scale of the mission, how can the NHS ensure that it attracts and retains the very best people? This panel discussion will consider:
- Digital transformation – what tools can buyers use to make procurement more efficient and focused on adding value rather than managing processes?
- What skills are most important to develop within NHS procurement?
- How are buyers adapting to new procurement legislation affecting the NHS?
- How do relationships between buyers and suppliers need to evolve?
- What impact could the abolition of NHS England and a new operating model have on capacity, skills and culture?
- Winning Over Gen Z: Can the NHS recruitment still inspire the next generation? Shaping recruitment and retention approaches that reflect evolving cultural, digital, and generational shifts.
Speaker details:
- Paddy Howlin, Head of Procurement Solutions, NHS Shared Business Services
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Registration is now open for P4H England Symposium taking place at Royal National Hotel, London, on Tuesday 07 October 2025.
Venue address: 38-51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG
Opening hours: 09:00-17:00
