Procurement in the NHS 2010: Ensuring Value for Money
The way procurement in and commissioning in the NHS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will soon change under sweeping new reforms being implemented by the new government, But how will these changes affect you?
This years Procurement in the NHS Conference will help answer this question and much more.
The conference will be chaired by Colin Cram, procurement expert and former Chief Executive of the North West Centre of Excellence.
Speeches on the day will include:
- 'The new NHS implications for procurement' - John Warrington, Deputy Director of the Procurement, Investment and Commercial Division at the Department of Health
- 'Securing the best value in procur' - Gillian McCann, Stakeholder Director for NHS Supply Chain
- 'Innovation and Pre-Commercial Procurement' - Dr Nigel Swanson, Senior Manager for Technology Introduction at the NHS National Innovation Centre
- 'The QIPP Procurement Stream' - Beth Louden, QIPP Procurement Stream Programme Manager, Procurement, Investment and Commercial Division, Department of Health
- 'Routes to procuring for NHS Estates' - Ray Stephenson, ProCure21 National Framework Programme Manager
- 'Collaborative Procurement' - Kevin Chidlow, Assistant Director of Procurement at NHS re:source Procurement Hub
- 'Addressing poor data security in the NHS' - Mick Gorrill, Head of Enforcement, The Information Commissioner's Office
The NHS spend more than £17 billion on goods and services every year. To ensure that funds are available for direct patient care, the efficient procurement of these goods and services is paramount. To secure value for money, effective management is essential, and this has been challenging in the past, with the many individual NHS trusts.
This is an ideal opportunity fro delegates to meet and network with up to 250 fellow professionals from the healthcare sector.
Further information and booking details can be found on the conference website.
More than 70% of delegate places are booked already so register today to avoid disappointment.
| Date | 14 Sep 2010 (8:30am) – 14 Sep 2010 (5:05pm) |
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| Location | Bridgewater Hall, Manchester |