Towards Better NHS Procurement 2021
Online Event 30 September 2021, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Day 1
9:00am
Online Registration
9:40am
Chair’s Welcome Address
Dr Aris Georgopoulos, Asst. Professor in European and Public Law, Co-Lead of Research Unit on Public Procurement, Human Rights and Social Sustainability, PPRG, University of Nottingham
9:50am
Keynote Address: Maximising The Value Of NHS Procurement
- Exploring the challenges and opportunities in adopting Value Based Procurement to improve patient outcomes, increase efficiency and deliver sustainable cost reduction across the NHS
- Sharing the outputs of the NHS Supply Chain Value Based Procurement project, including examples of how supplier engagement and technology has supported the transition from inpatient to days case procedures.
- Offering practical advice to assist NHS Trusts in recognising value within supplier propositions
Brian Mangan, Value Based Procurement (VBP) Lead, NHS Supply Chain
10:20am
Industry Case Study: Menzies Distribution
Chris Jones, Regional Sales Manager, Menzies Distribution
10:40am
Questions And Answers Session
11:00am
Break and Networking
11:30am
Academic Perspective: Towards Better NHS Procurement 2021
- How government can leverage NHS Procurement Spending for SMEs' post-COVID19 recovery
Dr Temidayo Akenroye, Senior Lecturer, Liverpool John Moores University
12:00pm
Understanding The Value Of NHS Procurement
- Considering the importance of NHS Procurement in the supporting of patient care and recovery, while ensuring value for money is achieved
- Assessing the impact of the pandemic on NHS Procurement and the vital part it played in the fight against COVID-19
Keith Rowley, Chief Officer, Health Care Supply Association
12:20pm
Questions And Answers Session
12:40pm
Lunch
1:20pm
Afternoon Keynote Address
Dr. Naseer Ahmad, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Manchester University Foundation Trust
1:40pm
Streamlining Workforce Processes For Employment Along The Whole Pathway
- Learn about the NHS LPP supporting broader public sector on all aspects from 'hire to retire'
- Looking at the benefit of streamlining the employment process from start to finish; from recruitment to selection, to on-boarding and induction, to learning and development, to benefits and retention
- Addressing key challenges facing NHS trusts including an ageing workforce to developing and implementing new ways of working across Integrated Care Systems (ICS)
Munira Kachwala, Senior Category Manager - Workforce, NHS London Procurement Partnership
2:00pm
Delivering Social Value in the NHS
It is well recognised that social value is a critical factor in enabling the NHS to fulfil its mission. Procurement needs to be part of the solution and NHS organisations are looking to support their own social value mission through their supplier relationships. This session from the Social Value Portal explores the drivers in a rapidly evolving social value landscape for NHS organisations and the tools available to help procurement play its part in supporting this agenda.
Nathan Goode, Chief Strategy Officer, Social Value Portal
2:20pm
Towards Greener Healthcare: The Power Of Partnership
- Considering the impact the NHS has on the environment and active role procurement services should have in combatting this impact
- Looking at the impact of net-zero targets and how to achieve sustainable procurement
- The power of collaboration in the push for a greener NHS
Dr Fiona Adshead, Chair, Sustainable Healthcare Coalition
2:40pm
Questions And Answers Session
3:00pm
Chair’s Summary And Close
Dr Aris Georgopoulos, Asst. Professor in European and Public Law, Co-Lead of Research Unit on Public Procurement, Human Rights and Social Sustainability, PPRG, University of Nottingham
3:00pm
End Of Day