Introducing the Insourcing “A-Team” (well…2 of them anyway!)

Before our day in the health team begins, Ian French - Principal Category Manager will often be on a lovely morning walk (even the torrential Midlands rain doesn’t put him off!), whereas I much prefer a cup of tea and breakfast at my desk to kick the day off.

In a world that’s going crazy, is listening the answer?

In a world spinning off its axis — where noise drowns nuance and systems too often serve themselves — maybe the answer isn’t shouting louder, but listening better. Not the nod-and-smile kind, but the gritty, generous kind that actually changes something. This piece explores...

July Framework Agreement News

Welcome to our July 2025 update for framework agreements. Each month, we'll be updating you on the latest news for our framework agreements.

How to Create a Clear, Compliant & Competitive Procurement

The HPCCAS team hosted a webinar: “Clear, Compliant & Competitive – Setting your Procurement up for Success” aimed at supporting our customers in setting up an effective procurement.

NHS SBS named winner at HSJ Digital Awards 2025 for groundbreaking EP2P Programme

We are delighted to announce that an innovative and scalable solution developed in partnership with Norfolk and Waveney Procurement Collaboration, has been named winner of the ‘‘Improving Back Office Services Through Digital’ category at the prestigious HSJ Digital Awards 2...

NHS SBS Celebrated among UK’s Top Employers for Wellbeing in 2025

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has again been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ featuring among the super large organisations top 50. Great Place To Work® reviewed the organisation’s culture, benefits, approach to leadership and development, alon...

Back to the Future? Reflections from ConfedExpo25

The future of the NHS is being shaped in real time—and if the atmosphere at ConfedExpo25 is any indication, it may involve revisiting some familiar ideas, albeit with a modern twist. The event had the energy of a reunion tour: familiar themes, renewed enthusiasm, and a shared s...

New framework agreement supports cost-effective modular builds

Framework Agreement to support cost effective, high quality modular builds for Healthcare, Education and Housing, unveiled. Leading corporate services provider NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS), has unveiled the third iteration of its framework agreement, Modular Buildings 3...

June Framework Agreement News

Welcome to our June 2025 update for framework agreements. Each month, we'll be updating you on the latest news for our framework agreements.