The public sector is seeing significant technological adoptions, including the switch from analogue to digital. From algorithm-assisted diagnosis to electronic patient records within healthcare, to a push towards cloud services, AI and automation within the wider public sector, digital transformation is a non-negotiable.
Utilising digital, data and technology (DDaT) to transform traditional, often paper-based processes into digital ones makes services more accessible, efficient, and convenient for citizens.
Often the skills needed to implement such projects aren’t available within organisations, and without the right expertise, you risk compromising patient safety, service delivery and hindering progress, causing bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
Our Digital Health Advisory Framework Agreement helps you to augment the DDaT skills and capabilities of your workforce. It provides a simple and cost-effective means to address immediate and short term DDaT expertise needs at pace, compliantly and cost-effectively, helping you to reduce risk, improve service delivery, and build digital resilience.
Framework Agreement Information
The framework agreement provides a simple and cost-effective means to address clinical and healthcare environment’s immediate and short term DDaT expertise needs.
What dates is the framework agreement active?
25 March 2024 – 24 March 2028
Who can take advantage of the framework agreement?
NHS and wider public sector organisations
How was the framework agreement procured?
Further competition and direct award
Via this framework agreement, you can run a further competition, or choose to direct award to a supplier in compliance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations.
How we can support?
We offer different levels of support, including SME advice and robust templates for you to easily run your own process, or additional support to design and run a further competition on your behalf.
How can I access the framework agreement?
Access framework agreement documentation via our Customer Framework Agreement Portal (CFAP)
The framework agreement has been structured into the following lots:
What are the benefits of using this framework agreement?
RESPONDS TO WORKFORCE CHALLENGES
Ability to respond to workforce challenges with competitive rates for short term augmented resource provided into the workplace to support specific projects, including network or data engineers to support installation and consultancy services to help develop IT strategies.
SUPPORTS NEW CARE MODELS
Provides resource that supports the development of a new care models by analysing Population Health Analytics, so that customers can understand the needs of a region’s population and identifying opportunities for improvement.
DIGITAL ADOPTION
Supports digital adoption by pairing customers with the right expertise to deliver requirements.
ADDRESS SKILLS SHORTAGES
Ability to address internal digital, data and technology (DDaT) skills requirements through access to external training providers to develop in-house capability through off the shelf, or bespoke training services.
ACCESS SMES
Access to SMEs with specialisms in digital skills and systems development who have passed stringent capability checks/assessments.
SUPPORTS NET ZERO GOALS
DDaT activities provide the tools and technologies that enable colleagues to perform their roles from office sites and home bases across the country, reducing the need for staff travel, and contributing to carbon reduction to support net zero goals.
Testimonials
“I have now used several NHS SBS frameworks, most recently the Digital Health Advisory Framework Agreement. On each occasion, the service has been excellent. The team has consistently demonstrated strong responsiveness, provided valuable advice, and supported effective information gathering throughout the process. Based on my experience, I would confidently recommend utilising the frameworks NHS SBS has to offer.”
Alex Carter
Procurement Business Partner
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Strategic Procurement Support
If this framework agreement doesn’t cover the goods or services you require, or a framework agreement isn’t the optimal route to market for your needs, we can provide tailored strategic procurement support. Find out more here.
