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Information for Framework Agreement Suppliers
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 wider public sector organisations.
Contracting Opportunities
How to become a supplier on our framework agreements
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) is a provider of procurement services to the NHS and wider public sector organisations. We have a team of procurement specialists for sourcing Healthcare products and services as well as Corporate Services including Office and IT, Estates & Facilities and Capital to name just a few. Given the nature of these organisations there is a requirement to follow a compliant procurement process, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) (the “Public Contracts Regulations”), PSR and the Procurement Act 2023.
For guidance on the procurement regulations, visit our procurement regulations page and read our blog on the Procurement Act 2023.
A framework agreement is a list of pre-approved organisations which have been assessed and are able to provide high-quality, goods and services at an agreed price. By procuring services through a framework agreement, NHS and wider public sector organisations can feel reassured that they are acting legally and that they will receive a high-quality service at a pre-negotiated rates that leads to cost savings.
Advertising
NHS SBS advertises tender opportunities electronically on Find a Tender, the central digital platform and SAP Ariba. The links explain how and where to register to ensure opportunities are not missed.
Support for registering for Find a Tender, the central digital platform can be found via the central digital factsheet.
Our E-procurement system
Our contracting opportunities are published on Find a Tender Service and SAP Business Network. On the SAP Ariba Network you will be able to register your expressions of interest in an opportunity/contract as well as download key procurement documents. This eTendering service and our eTendering helpdesk are provided free of charge to suppliers.
Benefits of working with NHS SBS
The NHS is one of the world’s biggest and most complex organisations. As a result, finding a way to market your goods and services isn’t always easy. We believe there are significant benefits to suppliers working with NHS SBS. This includes:
- Ability for customers to directly award to suppliers on the framework
- Simplified tendering processes
- Access to a large public sector market through national collaboration
- More commitment based arrangements
- An entry point for innovation
Our Customers
Our contracts are used by a variety of public sector organisations including NHS organisations (Trusts, Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), Commissioning Support Units (CSUs) as well as Fire & Rescue, Police, Education, Charities, Central Government, Housing Associations, Local Authorities and many more.
Currently there are 2,274 approved organisations that have access to the NHS SBS Framework Agreement portfolio and as such, can utilise any NHS SBS Framework Agreement whenever required.
Why Partner with us?
Created as a unique joint venture with the Department of Health and Social Care, our sole purpose is to deliver the most cost effective and highest quality shared services to the NHS. Our scale and scope are unparalleled.
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