Guidance

Procurement Guide for Commissioners of NHS-funded Services

Sets out expectations of commissioners on the use of procurement to improve services for patients.

From:
Department of Health and Social Care
Published
30 July 2010

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The Procurement Guide for Commissioners of NHS-Funded Services sets out expectations of commissioners on the use of procurement to improve services for patients, including:

  • Investment in new service models or significant additional capacity;
  • Upon expiry of existing contracts; or,
  • Where services fail to improve through contract management
Published 30 July 2010

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