# NHS SBS: Shared corporate solutions\. Reimagined\.

> NHS Shared Business Services \(NHS SBS\) is a joint venture between the Department of Health and Sopra Steria\. We are the market leaders in business support services\.

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## Pages
- [Our Executive Team](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/about/our-executive-team/): The NHS SBS board of executive directors and key decision makers\.
- [Contact Us](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/contact/): If you have a question, issue or concern please fill in the form and someone from NHS SBS will be in touch\.
- [Making Tax Digital](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/finance-and-accounting/vat-consultancy-service/making-tax-digital/): Making Tax Digital for VAT \(MTDfV\) introduces new digital filing and record keeping requirements for VAT registered organisations\.


- [VAT Consultancy Service](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/finance-and-accounting/vat-consultancy-service/): Our complete range of VAT consultancy services, delivers value to the NHS\. Our VAT compliance and consultancy teams all have extensive experience in NHS VAT\.
- [VAT Consultancy Service Packages](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/finance-and-accounting/vat-consultancy-service/vat-consultancy-service-packages/): VAT in the NHS can be very complex\. Our package deals are tailored for you and ensure proactive support is always there\. We offer a wide range of VAT services\. All designed to be as flexible as possible at the best price\.

## Posts
- [Futureproofing the NHS blog by NHS SBS MD](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/the-operational-foundations-that-can-make-health-reform-go-further/): Erika Bannerman highlights seven practical priorities for leaders, centred on sustained investment in shared operational infrastructure, solving problems before buying technology, and scaling proven platforms with governance that enables collaboration\. 
- [Futureproofing the NHS \(Press Release\)](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/futureproofing-the-nhs-starts-in-the-back-office/): Read our new report: how shared operational foundations unlock productivity, staff capacity and better patient care\.
- [July 2026 Framework Agreement News](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/july-2026-framework-agreement-news/): Welcome to the July edition of Framework Agreement News\. This month, we’re highlighting how our framework agreements continue to support innovation, efficiency and sustainability across the public sector\.
- [From Algorithms to Awareness: A Day to Appreciate Artificial Intelligence \(AI\)](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/from-algorithms-to-awareness-a-day-to-appreciate-ai/): From supporting frontline NHS staff to transforming public services, AI is no longer a future concept; it’s a present\-day reality, shaping a better tomorrow\.
- [June 2026 Framework Agreement News](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/june-2026-framework-agreement-news/): Welcome to the June edition of Framework Agreement News\. This month, we highlight our Gold Standard accreditation, upcoming AI opportunities, funding updates, and ways to engage with our framework agreements\.

## Case studies
- [Improving outcomes for people living with rare neuromuscular diseases\.](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/case-study/improving-outcomes-for-people-living-with-rare-neuromuscular-diseases/): NHS SBS delivered a fair, transparent procurement that cut costs, mitigated risk and helped advance rare neuromuscular disease research and care, whilst saving £420K
- [The new finance and procurement service for the NHS](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/case-study/the-new-finance-and-procurement-service-for-the-nhs/): Discover how NHS SBS designed and deployed a unified national finance and procurement service for the NHS, consolidating 30\+ systems, simplifying 450 processes and supporting £355bn annual spend\.
- [Pre\-retirement support for your staff](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/case-study/pre-retirement-support-for-your-staff/): All NHS SBS’s payroll clients are offered pre\-retirement support for their people as standard\. Find out how East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust made the most of this through a series of seminars and one\-to\-one appointments\.

- [Co\-creating a unique payroll service](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/case-study/co-creating-a-unique-payroll-service/): A new payroll and pensions hub come into operation on 1 October 2022\. Initially serving University Hospitals Sussex NHSFT, the other four organisations gradually onboarded, culminating in Queen Victoria Hospital NHSFT in February 2023\.
- [Mapping supply chain emissions at system\-level](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/case-study/mapping-supply-chain-emissions-at-system-level/): Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire \(BSW\) Integrated Care System \(ICS\) used our Carbon Mapping Specialist Service to map supply chain emissions across the ICS, identifying which suppliers to target for the biggest impact, and opportunities to collectively lower emissions across the system\. 


## Events \& Webinars
- [Secure Mental Health Transport: Delivering Safe, Compassionate Patient Journeys](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/events-webinars/secure-mental-health-transport/): Secure Mental Health Transport plays a vital role in supporting individuals experiencing a mental health crisis and forms an important part of the wider mental health care pathway\.
- [Pharmacy in Action: Driving Better Outcomes Through Medicine Optimisation](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/events-webinars/pharmacy-in-action-driving-better-outcomes-through-medicine-optimisation/): To mark International Pharmacy Day, and the remarkable work that pharmacists play in improving global health, our Digital \& IT team will be hosting a customer webinar with one of our suppliers, First DataBank\.
- [Design, Furniture and Appliances 3: Supplier Pre\-Market Engagement Webinar](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/events-webinars/design-furniture-and-appliances-3-pre-market-engagement-webinar/): Ahead of the upcoming Design, Furniture and Appliances 3 Framework Agreement procurement, join us for a pre\-market engagement webinar\.
- [Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure 2: Bidder Webinar](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/events-webinars/sustainable-transport-and-infrastructure-2-bidder-webinar/): Join us for a pre\-market engagement webinar ahead of the upcoming Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure 2 Framework Agreement Procurement\.
- [Design, Furniture and Appliances 3: Customer Pre\-Market Engagement Webinar](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/events-webinars/design-furniture-and-appliances-3-customer-pre-market-engagement-webinar/): Ahead of the upcoming Sustainable Waste Management and Recycling Services Framework Agreement procurement, join us for a pre\-market engagement webinar\.

## Associated Products
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- [Product Four](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/associated-products/product-four/): Sed consequat dignissim urna porta iaculis\. Proin vitae nibh sed lorem fermentum congue et id justo\. Donec accumsan nisi molestie maximus tincidunt\.
- [Product Three](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/associated-products/product-three/): Sed consequat dignissim urna porta iaculis\. Proin vitae nibh sed lorem fermentum congue et id justo\. Donec accumsan nisi molestie maximus tincidunt\.
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- [Product One](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/associated-products/product-one/): Sed consequat dignissim urna porta iaculis\. Proin vitae nibh sed lorem fermentum congue et id justo\. Donec accumsan nisi molestie maximus tincidunt\.

## Framework Agreements
- [Digital Workplace Solutions 2](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/digital-workplace-solutions/): Provides a compliant route to market for the procurement of full end\-to\-end IT solutions, and individual elements of IT solutions for NHS and Public Sector organisations\.  
- [Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/consultancy-and-advisory-services-for-health/): Designed to meet the needs of the healthcare sector by providing healthcare, corporate, social value and sustainability, IT, HR and property consultancy services\.
- [Patient/Citizen Communication, Engagement and Hybrid Mail Solutions](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/patient-citizen-communication-engagement-and-hybrid-mail-solutions/): The Patient/Citizen Communication, Engagement and Hybrid Mail Solutions Framework Agreement enables organisations to deliver timely, personalised and accessible communications that empower citizens and improve operational efficiency\.
- [Audio Visual Solutions and Integrated Operating Theatres 2](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/audio-visual-solutions-and-integrated-operating-theatres/): Provides a transparent and very competitive buying vehicle for all audio\-visual service areas and integrated operating theatres\. 
- [Interpretation and Translation Services](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/interpretation-and-translation-services/): Provides in\-person, digital and AI enabled solutions, including face to face \(spoken language\), British sign language \(BSL\), telephone interpretation and translation, document translation, plus video translation and interpretation\.



## Categories
- [News](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/category/news/)
- [Framework Agreements](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/category/frameworks/)
- [Opinion \& Blog](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/category/opinion-blog/)
- [Awards](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/category/awards/)
- [Procurement](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/category/procurement/)

## Case study categories
- [Procurement](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/case-study/category/procurement/)
- [Employment Services](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/case-study/category/employment-services/)
- [Finance and Accounting](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/case-study/category/finance-and-accounting/)
- [Consulting](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/case-study/category/consulting/)
- [Digital Innovation](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/case-study/category/digital-innovation/)

## Events \& Webinars Categories
- [Events](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/events-webinars/category/events/)
- [Webinars](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/events-webinars/category/webinars/)
- [Framework Agreements](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/events-webinars/category/frameworks/)
- [Speakers](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/events-webinars/category/speakers/)

## Framework Categories
- [Health Framework Agreements](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/cat/health-framework-agreements/)
- [Construction \& Estates Framework Agreements](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/cat/construction-estates-framework-agreements/)
- [Digital \& IT Framework Agreements](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/cat/digital-it-framework-agreements/)
- [Business Services Framework Agreements](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/cat/business-services-framework-agreements/)

## Expiry Dates
- [Expires 2027](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/fa-expiry-date/expires-2027/)
- [Expires 2028](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/fa-expiry-date/expires-2028/)
- [Expires 2029](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/fa-expiry-date/expires-2029/)
- [Expires 2026](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/fa-expiry-date/expires-2026/)
- [Expires 2033](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/fa-expiry-date/expires-2033/)

## Reference Numbers
- [SBS10521](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/fa-reference-number/sbs10521/)
- [SBS10501](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/fa-reference-number/sbs10501/)
- [SBS10256](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/fa-reference-number/sbs10256/)
- [SBS10225](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/fa-reference-number/sbs10225/)
- [SBS10257](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/fa-reference-number/sbs10257/)

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