Health Budget UK Preview: What It Could Mean for Suppliers
The upcoming UK Budget, particularly the autumn budget, is set to be pivotal for the healthcare sector as a key fiscal event that will shape new tax policies and reforms relevant to the industry. With record levels of NHS investment expected, suppliers will find themselves navigating an increasingly opportunity-rich yet competitive procurement landscape. For procurement […]
The End of Centralised Procurement? What’s Next for NHS Supply Chains
For decades, the NHS has relied on a centralised procurement system to manage its supply chains, with NHS Supply Chain at the heart of this model. By pooling demand and negotiating at scale, the NHS secured bulk discounts, reduced duplication, and standardised product quality across trusts. But today, a question looms: does centralisation still meet […]
Healthtech & Digital Transformation Contracts: Find Health IT Tenders with HCI
Stay Ahead with the Latest Healthtech & Digital Transformation Tenders The future of healthcare is being shaped by innovation, and suppliers who stay connected to healthtech tenders and digital transformation contracts are best placed to succeed. From electronic health record (EHR) upgrades to remote patient monitoring, AI‑driven diagnostics, and IT infrastructure improvements, opportunities are opening […]
How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing NHS Procurement
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the NHS tender process — from smarter data insights to streamlined supplier selection. AI and the Evolution of NHS Procurement NHS contracting is undergoing a digital revolution. As the pressure to be more efficient and transparent grows, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly important element of modernising procurement […]
How to Secure Domiciliary Care Contracts in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide for Providers
The UK domiciliary care market is competitive and well-established, with local authorities, integrated care boards (ICBs), and private commissioners providing care providers with great opportunities to secure contracts. It is not an easy process and requires thorough knowledge of the commissioning bodies, qualifications associated with the process, tenders and compliance. This guide will analyse how […]
How Sustainable NHS Equipment Suppliers Can Align with NHS Net-Zero Goals
The NHS is directing the way in creating a greener tomorrow with its bold NHS Net Zero ambition, seeking to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 and expanding its supply chain by 2045. As one of the biggest publicly funded medical systems in the world, it identifies that the journey to sustainability relies heavily on […]
SMEs UK Healthcare Contracts: Win Them With HCI
The UK healthcare procurement sector is growing rapidly, driven by rising needs, tighter funding, and a stronger emphasis on sustainable, regionally delivered services. Through NHS procurement and broader public sector contracting, there are now better accessible paths for small and medium-sized enterprises to contribute to essential and professional services across the nation. As the NHS […]
Understanding the UK Healthcare Industry: A Contractor’s Guide to NHS Procurement
Why NHS Procurement Demands Strategic Navigation The NHS alone spends more than £20 billion a year on healthcare procurement, making the UK healthcare system one of the most intricate and well-funded public sectors in the world. This translates into significant commercial prospects for contractors in the areas of non-clinical, digital, and clinical services. Gaining access […]
Understanding Annual Procurement Cycles in the NHS: A Supplier’s Guide
The Structure Behind NHS Buying: Why Timing Matters The NHS’s yearly procurement cycles are closely linked to the fiscal year, which begins on April 1 and ends on March 31. The budget is reset at the beginning of each cycle, which determines when departments from NHS trusts, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), and NHS England can […]
Healthcare Procurement Compliance Checklist
The Role of Compliance in NHS and Public Health Procurement Public sector procurement—especially within the NHS—is highly regulated, competitive, and risk-averse. Healthcare providers and suppliers must adhere to strict standards to qualify for NHS contracts and ensure continued eligibility. From cyber safety to sustainability, NHS supplier requirements are becoming more stringent in line with evolving […]