# 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
- [Futureproofing the NHS: New YouGov research](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/futureproofing-the-nhs-new-yougov-research/): YouGov research reveals how administrative burden, inefficient processes and disconnected systems are affecting NHS staff, patient care and productivity\. Explore the findings\.
- [Construction \& Estates Framework Agreements](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/construction-and-estates/): Modernise your infrastructure, meet net zero goals \& improve efficiency 
- [Supplier FAQ](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/supplier-information/supplier-faqs/): Here is a list of our most frequently asked questions with responses for our Supplier FAQ\. Click on the individual questions to find the answer to your query\.
- [Framework Agreements](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/): Our extensive portfolio of framework agreements are designed to ensure ease of access, offering a compliant route to market for NHS and public sector organisations\. We manage £1bn of spend annually via our framework agreements and can provide typical savings of c\.15%\.
- [Framework Agreement Supplier Information](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/supplier-information/framework-agreements/): Information about how to register for contract opportunities and details about the types of goods and services procured by NHS SBS on behalf of NHS and other public sector organisations

## Posts
- [Over a quarter of NHS staff lose more than 10 hours a week to admin, new survey finds](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/over-a-quarter-of-nhs-staff-lose-more-than-10-hours-a-week-to-admin-new-survey-finds/): More than a quarter of NHS staff \(28%\) say they spend more than 10 hours \- the equivalent of over a day a week \- on administrative tasks\. Alongside this, more than nine in ten say they spend time each week dealing with inefficient or duplicated processes \(92%\) and IT system issues \(92%\)\. That is the finding of new YouGov research commissioned by corporate services provider NHS Shared Business Services \(NHS SBS\)\.
- [NHS SBS named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech™](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/nhs-sbs-named-one-of-the-uks-best-workplaces-in-tech/): NHS Shared Business Services has once again been recognised in the 2026 UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech™ list, announced by Great Place To Work® UK\.
- [How the NHS can lead the way in AI](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/how-the-nhs-can-lead-the-way-in-ai/): AI ambition is easy, delivering it is the real challenge\. Alice Donovan\-Hart, Director of Consulting, explores how the NHS can move beyond strategy and embed AI into real\-world operations at scale\.
- [From insight to impact: why modern finance matters more than ever in the NHS](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/from-insight-to-impact-why-modern-finance-matters-more-than-ever-in-the-nhs/): Financial management is no longer something that sits in the background\. It is becoming central to how organisations improve productivity, make better decisions and deliver meaningful value for taxpayers\.
- [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\.

## 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
- [Transforming clinical procurement, unlocking clinical time](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/case-study/transforming-clinical-procurement-unlocking-clinical-time/): A proven NHS transformation: 12,000 clinical hours released, £420k annual savings achieved, and £69k cash freed through smarter procurement\.
- [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\.

## Events \& Webinars
- [HFMA Annual Conference](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/events-webinars/hfma-annual-conference-3/): Visit our stand to find out how we can support your organisation with our services, developed with and for the NHS\.

- [Healthcare Estates](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/events-webinars/healthcare-estates-2/): Visit our stand to find out how we can support your organisation with our services, developed with and for the NHS\.

- [HCSA Annual Conference](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/events-webinars/hcsa-annual-conference-3/): Visit our stand to find out how we can support your organisation with our services, developed with and for the NHS\.

- [Education Estates](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/events-webinars/education-estates-3/): Visit our stand to find out how we can support your organisation with our services, developed with and for the NHS\.

- [Introducing Hard FM3: Launch Webinar](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/events-webinars/introducing-hard-fm3/): Whether you're reviewing existing contracts, planning future procurement activity or seeking a compliant route to market, this webinar will introduce the new Hard Facilities Management 3 \(Hard FM3\) and demonstrate how it can support your organisation's estates and maintenance requirements\.

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## Framework Agreements
- [Insourcing of Clinical Services](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/insourcing-of-clinical-services/): Supports the use of insourcing support services by enabling NHS trusts to secure extra clinical capacity to help meet increasing demand\. This short to medium term solution allows trusts to retain capacity planning in\-house and ensures that patients can be seen within the trust\.
- [Medicines Optimisation Prescribing Decision Support Systems 3](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/medicines-optimisation-prescribing-decision-support-systems-3/): Provides a compliant route for GPs and practice pharmacists to access a computerised system which increases the effectiveness, safety and cost effectiveness of prescribing medicines\. 
- [Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/healthcare-planning-construction-consultancy-and-ancillary-services/): Provides a compliant route to access construction consultancy services for the NHS and wider Public Sector\. It covers construction consultancy services for traditional design and build, new build and refurbishment projects\.
- [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\.
- [Hard Facilities Management 2 \(Hard FM\)](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/hard-facilities-management-2-hard-fm/): Helps maintain the internal and external physical assets of your buildings, ensuring they provide a safe environment for the patients, visitors and staff that enter the buildings daily\.



## Categories
- [News](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/category/news/)
- [Framework Agreements](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/category/frameworks/)
- [Insights](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/category/opinion-blog/)
- [Insights / News](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/category/insights-news/)

## 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
- [Webinars](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/events-webinars/category/webinars/)
- [Events](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/events-webinars/category/events/)
- [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/)
- [SBS10502](https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/news/fa-reference-number/sbs10502/)
- [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/)

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