Framework Agreements & Support

Our extensive portfolio of framework agreements is designed to ensure ease of access and offer a compliant route to market for NHS and public sector organisations. The NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) framework contracts cover health and corporate services including IT, Legal, Estates & Facilities and Business Services.

Brexit Planning
NHS SBS has been working with suppliers on our Framework Agreements to assess and understand the potential impact of Brexit. Should you wish to know more, please contact NSBS.contractenquiries@nhs.net.
Please note, this work is being conducted for customer information purposes only.
Should you have concerns regarding the supply of particular goods/services post-Brexit, please contact the relevant supplier(s) directly.

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	NHS SBS framework agreements are designed to ensure competitive pricing, to help drive savings and improve efficiencies. Customers have the ability to directly call-off from a framework or run a mini-competition, therefore allowing more flexibility. All of our frameworks offer a compliant route to market giving confidence, as well as having a comprehensive choice of suppliers and excellent geographic coverage. The NHS SBS framework agreements are easy to access and utilise. Our specialist category teams are also able to provide additional support should you require any help with developing specifications, running mini-competitions and analysing data to identify cost saving opportunities. Whatever procurement support you need, we have flexible options for you and our teams are here to help.
Depending on your needs, we can arrange one-off access to certain framework contracts to meet a specific demand. Alternatively, we can offer you access to our full portfolio of framework agreements, enabling you to shift away from simply buying at the lowest price and towards procurement based on total cost of ownership.
	Our specialist category managers have a wealth of experience across corporate services and healthcare. The teams can provide bespoke, specialist support with running mini-competitions as well as project based work, which includes opportunities analysis to deliver savings, improving quality and driving efficiencies.

Our Portfolio of Framework Agreements

Downloadable list of all our frameworks: Framework Agreement Portfolio [401KB] 01.10.2019

All NHS SBS framework agreements are free to access.

Framework Agreement Title	Maximum end date (including all extensions)	Notes on NHS SBS Framework Agreements
Corporate Framework Agreements
Apprenticeship Training Services	22/06/2021	This Apprenticeship Training Services Framework provides a compliant route to access services from a broad range of apprenticeship training providers, supporting employers to effectively utilise their apprenticeship levy.
Audit Services, Counter Fraud and Well Led Review	15/05/2020	The Audit Services, Counter Fraud and Well Led Review Framework provides a compliant route to market to access audit and counter fraud services, as well as the option of providing NHS Foundation Trusts with an independent review to support with ensuring effective governance controls. This framework has saving potential of 10-15%.
Audio Visual Solutions and Integrated Operating Theatres	28/02/2023	The Audio Visual Solutions and Integrated Operating Theatres Framework covers a wide range of multi-national and SME providers with specialism in audio visual products and solutions and integrated operating theatres.
Bill Validation, Recovery and Compliance Services	24/03/2022	The Bill Validation, Recovery and Compliance Services Framework provides a compliant route to market to access bill validation and cost recovery services for areas such as energy, water, telecommunications and rates.
Building Management Systems (Hard FM)	24/08/2021	The Building Management Systems (Hard FM) Framework provide estates, facilities and capital teams a compliant route to market for the provision of building services management, utilising both SME and national providers. This framework has potential savings of 5-15%.
Building Fabric Maintenance (Hard FM)	24/08/2021	The Building Fabric Maintenance (Hard FM) Framework provides estates, facilities and capital teams a compliant route to market for the provision of building fabric maintenance services, utilising both SME and national providers. This framework has potential savings of 5-10%.
Car Park Design, Build, Finance and Operate (CPMI)	29/11/2022	The Car Park Design, Build, Finance and Operate (CPMI) Framework offers a complete range of services relating to the design and build of car parks for the public sector. This framework has potential savings of 5%.
Car Park Management and Infrastructure (CPMI)	28/11/2022	The Car Park Management and Infrastructure (CPMI) Framework provides the NHS and wider public sector with a comprehensive, one-stop solution for all car parking needs; from construction through to full management, ANPR, barrier control and more. This framework has potential savings of 5%.
Cloud Solutions	01/09/2023	The Cloud Solutions Framework offers a simple and streamlined route to purchase for a wide range of Cloud Solutions. Includes Lot 1 Solution Design and Consultancy for initial support and analysis/mapping ahead of Cloud adoption/implementation, Lot 2 Infrastructure as a service (IaaS), Platform as a service (PaaS) and Software as a service (SaaS) to access core Cloud infrastructure, Lot 3 Cloud Support Services including real time support and a range of ongoing or ad hoc specialist support services & Lot 4 End-to-end Cloud Solutions.
Communication Appointment Reminder Alert Services 2	31/08/2021	The Communication Appointment Reminder Alert Services 2 Framework provides a compliant route to market to access communication and appointment reminder technology to support with minimising the number of missed patient appointments.
Construction Consultancy Services	31/03/2022	The Construction Consultancy Services Framework provides a compliant route to access construction consultancy services. There is a range of pricing options available for both traditional and design, and build options for new build and refurbishment projects. This framework has potential saving opportunities of 10-15%.
Consult 18: Multidisciplinary Consultancy Services	02/07/2022	The Consult 18: Multidisciplinary Consultancy Services Framework provides a fully OJEU compliant route to market for the provision of multidisciplinary consultancy services. The framework covers a wide range of specialisms and has potential saving opportunities of 10-15%.
Cycle Parking and Infrastructure (CPMI)	29/11/2022	The Cycle Parking and Infrastructure (CPMI) Framework provides access to specialist suppliers capable of providing a range of cycle parking infrastructure. This includes bike stands and fully-built cycling hubs and has potential saving opportunities of 5%.
Design, Furniture and Appliances	11/09/2021	The Design, Furniture and Appliances Framework has been put in place to provide a compliant route to market for soft facilities management services across a range of disciplines including: Office and Residential Furniture, ward and bedside equipment. White goods, blinds and curtains, catering equipment solutions and many more including a One Stop Shop.
Digital Dictation Solutions	15/03/2020	The Digital Dictation Solutions Framework provides a compliant route to access a wide range of technology solutions for digital dictation, speech recognition and outsourced transcription services. This framework has potential saving opportunities of 10-20%.
Electric Vehicle Charging Points (CPMI)	29/11/2022	The Electric Vehicle Charging Points (CPMI) Framework includes the delivery, supply, installation, management and maintenance of electric vehicle charging infrastructure goods and services. This framework has potential saving opportunities of 5%.
Electrical Sundries and Components (Hard FM)	24/08/2021	The Electrical Sundries and Components (Hard FM) Framework provide estates, facilities and capital teams a compliant route to market for the provision of electrical sundries and components, utilising both SME and national providers. This framework has potential saving opportunities of 5-10%.
Energy Consultancy Services	31/03/2022	The Energy Consultancy Services Framework covers the provision of consultancy services via an OJEU compliant route to market for estates, facilities and capital teams. The framework encompasses a wide range of specialisms, and utilises both SMEs and national providers. This framework has potential saving opportunities of 5%.
Facilities Management (Soft FM)	29/02/2020	This Facilities Management (Soft FM) Framework provides a compliant route to access various facilities management services including, but not limited to, cleaning services, lift maintenance, laundry services, security services, gardening and pest control services. This framework has potential saving opportunities of 5%.
Fire Safety Equipment (Hard FM)	24/08/2021	The Fire Safety Equipment (Hard FM) Framework provides a comprehensive catalogue of fire safety equipment and associated provision of advice and support for fire safety equipment. This lot includes the supply, installation, maintenance and training for the fire safety training. This framework has potential saving opportunities of 5-10%.
Fuel Cards (Lot 3 Vehicle Solutions: Vehicle Fleet management, Vehicle lease/hire and Fuel Cards)	30/09/2022	The Fuel Cards (Lot 3 Vehicle Solutions: Vehicle Fleet Management, Vehicle Lease / Hire and Fuel Cards) Framework covers the provision of fuel cards for public sector authorities. Utilising fuel cards is an efficient way to manage your fleet offering savings on fuel purchases and significant reduction in administration time and paperwork. This framework has potential saving opportunities of 2%.
Hard Facilities Management	24/08/2021	The Hard Facilities Management Framework includes 83 different suppliers across 50 different lots, covering everything from building management systems and removal services; to fire safety equipment and training; electrical sundries and components, to catering equipment maintenance, measured term contracts and a fully managed service element. This framework has potential saving opportunities of 5-10%.
Healthcare Clinical Information Systems	15/02/2021	The Healthcare Clinical Information Systems Framework provides a compliant route to access Healthcare Clinical Information Systems. This includes the following services; theatre, maternity, and electronic prescribing.
Insourcing of Clinical Services	30/09/2022	The Insourcing of Clinical Services Framework supports the use of insourcing across the NHS to secure extra clinical capacity to meet increasing demand. This short to medium term solution allows Trusts to retain capacity planning in-house and ensure patients can be seen within the Trust. This framework offers up to 20% saving against tariff.
Interpretation and Translation Services	31/10/2020	The Interpretation and Translation Services Framework provides a variety of interpretation and translation services, including face to face (spoken language), British sign language (BSL), telephone interpretation, document translation, and video interpretation. This framework offers up to 25% savings from the previous agreement.
IT Consultancy Services	02/07/2022	The IT Consultancy Services Framework includes specialist consultancy and advisory services related to the use of data and information used within the Public Sector. This includes the review, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities / systems associated with the delivery of services. This framework offers potential savings of 5-10%.
Legal Services	31/05/2022	The Legal Services Framework provides a compliant route to access various legal services. This includes advice about NHS governance and public law, primary care services, employment law, contract and commercial law and property law.
Link 2: IT Hardware and Services	12/12/2020	The Link 2: IT Hardware and Services Framework provides a compliant route to access IT hardware products. This includes laptops, tablets and printers, as well as deployment services and warranty services. This framework has potential saving opportunities of 2%.
Link: IT Solutions (Networks, Software, Hardware & IT Services)	30/03/2020	Link: IT Solutions (Networks, Software, Hardware & IT Services) Framework provides a compliant route to meet your IT requirements across a number of areas. This includes; storage, virtualisation, bespoke software, and desktop operating systems. This framework has potential saving opportunities of 2%.
Managed Print Services	05/03/2020	The Managed Print Services Framework is a partnership between NHS Shared Business Services and Lexmark, which offers a unique managed print solution tailored to the individual needs of each organisation. The framework has potential saving opportunities of 30%.
Measured Terms Contract and Minor Works (Hard FM)	24/08/2021	The Measured Terms Contract and Minor Works (Hard FM) Framework covers work including; reactive painting and decorating; mechanical maintenance work, electric work and building maintenance work. This framework offers potential saving opportunities of 5-10%.
Medicines Management Prescribing Decision Support Systems 2	30/09/2023	The Medicines Management Prescribing Decision Support System Framework provides a compliant route to access a computerised system for increasing the effectiveness, safety and cost effectiveness of prescribing medicines. This framework offers potential saving opportunities of 24%.
Modular Buildings	17/01/2021	The Modular Buildings Framework is the only national agreement of its type. This framework covers offsite building solutions for purchase, hire and lease. On average, the framework offers 5% savings when compared to purchasing solutions direct.
Records Management	28/02/2020	The Records Management Framework covers the provision of off-site storage of traditional paper archiving and retrieval, scanning, electronic capture and disposal. There is the scope to make substantial savings by consolidating storage solutions when transitioning from paper records to electronic.
Removal Services (Hard FM)	24/08/2021	The Removal Services (Hard FM) Framework includes general, bespoke and specialist removal services. The framework can also include the provision of storage and disposal of scrap items and/or equipment. This framework offers potential saving opportunities of 5-10%.
Security Services (Soft FM)	29/02/2020	The Security Services Framework has been put together to provide estate, facilities and capital teams with a compliant route to market for the provision of a full range of security services. This framework enables users to choose an integrated security service; a single service, such as manned patrols or CCTV, or to opt for a bundled service. This framework offers on average 5% savings when compared to purchasing solutions directly.
Statutory Inspections & Rating Support Services (Hard FM)	24/08/2021	The Statutory Inspections & Rating Support Services (Hard FM) Framework includes the annual programme of statutory inspections, and the provision of a comprehensive service including, but not limited to, rate audits and rateable valuations. This framework offers potential saving opportunities of 5-10%.
Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Awareness Training and Support Services	02/07/2022	The Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Awareness Training and Support Services Framework provides a fully OJEU compliant route to market for the provision of Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Awareness Training and Support Services. This framework offers potential savings of 10-15%.