Be part of Procurement in the NHS

Procurement in the NHS 2011: every penny counts
13th September 2011: Manchester Conference Centre

Be part of Procurement in the NHS

The NHS aims to achieve savings of up to £20 billion over the next four years. How can such a great deal of money be saved without damage to patient care? There is no question that substantial procurement savings will be sought in the efficiency plans of NHS trusts and foundation trusts

Now in its third successful year 'Procurement in the NHS' has established itself as the leading procurement event for the health sector in the UK

By attending the event delegates will get an insight into the future workings of the procurement process in the NHS and be offered the opportunity to meet and network with hundreds of fellow professionals from the industry

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Speakers confirmed to date include:

The conference is being chaired by procurement expert Colin Cram, Former Chief Executive, North West Centre of Excellence

John Warrington, Deputy Director, Procurement, Investment and Commercial Division, Department of Health

"Strategies for NHS procurement"

Mike Hall, Director of Facilities, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust

"Improving the nation's health through efficient procurement and estates management"

Dr Raj Patel, GP and PEC Chair, Tameside and Glossop PCT

"Supporting GP commissioning and procurement"

Sally Chisholm, Chief Executive, NHS Technology Adoption Centre

"The generic adoption process"

Peter Akid, Chief Executive, Commercial Procurement Solutions

"Releasing resources to support front line services"

David Shields, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Buying Solutions

"The new Buying Solutions"

We have also invited Mark Davies, Director, Health Value for Money Studies, National Audit Office

"Efficiency through procurement"


"Through the coming years, every part of the NHS needs to make every penny count for patients" – Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State for Health.

The NHS is changing rapidly. Yet the pressure will be on all those responsible for procurement and commissioning to secure value for money. The GP commissioning model could mean that the survival of some hospitals will depend on the quality of their procurement and estates management.

Procurement in the NHS: every penny counts will help all those tasked with securing value for money to negotiate the shifting landscape, understand how to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the various procurement organisations and initiatives, understand the changes that are taking place and how to deliver the procurement savings that are needed if NHS services are to be maintained

If you need more infomation please use the contact details below

Mike Agnew
Divisional Events Manager
magnew@specialistdelegates.co.uk
publicservice.co.uk Ltd
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Manchester, M3 5ER

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