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NHS contracts for tender and where to find them NHS contracts for tender can seem daunting if you’re unfamiliar with the process. Public sector tendering in general can be a bit of a minefield and you’re bound to have plenty of questions. Notoriously, securing NHS contracts can be a rather...

Answers to your ambulance tenders FAQ’s It can seem daunting when writing a response to an ambulance tender. The public sector requires a lot of additional policies and requirements to be in place when tendering. This blog hopes to answer all your FAQ’s to do with ambulance tenders and the...

The orthodontic tendering process explained The majority of orthodontic tendering opportunities are for the public sector, specifically the NHS. The Midlands, North and East of England are the regions where most orthodontic tendering opportunities lie for the NHS. NHS England commissions orthodontic services in the NHS England Midland and East...

Answering 6 FAQs about NHS tender portals and where to find them You may be wondering where you can find an NHS tender portal if you’re thinking about tendering for business. Don’t waste time scouring various NHS tender portals. You can find all NHS tenders and more on Healthcare Tenders....

A breakdown of mental health tenders in the UK If you’re applying for mental health tenders in the UK, it can be slightly overwhelming to know where to start. The process can seem confusing, but this blog will help clear a few things up. One in four people will experience...

Everything you need to know about contract laboratory services Contract laboratory services are required across the UK and can be a lucrative opportunity for your business. A lot of contract laboratory services are looking for lab equipment, chemicals, laboratory consumables and gasses. The delivery, maintenance and installation of equipment and...

Everything you need to know about the NHS tendering process The NHS tendering process can often seem confusing and vast, it can be hard to know where to begin. All public sector tenders are procured via different routes depending on the value of the contract. Contracts that are lower than the Official Journal of...

Everything you need to know about the NHS London Procurement Partnership The NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) is one of four national procurement hubs across the UK. The NHS London Procurement Partnership serves the health community in London and the surrounding areas. Their services extend across the mental health,...

How to succeed when applying for Hospital Tenders Hospital tenders are some of the most abundant tenders going. Health is by far the biggest area of government procurement spending. The current COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in procurement within the healthcare sector. Increased procurement has been needed for...

NHS Frameworks – An Expert Guide  NHS frameworks are the perfect way to secure new business opportunities for your organisation. On an annual basis, the NHS spends billions of pounds within the procurement industry. These procurement opportunities can range from consumables, works, services and much more. With such a wide...

3 Ways Healthcare Framework Agreements are Adapting to the Pandemic  Tenders for work in the healthcare sector are often procured through Healthcare Framework Agreements (or Frameworks). As part of a framework, multiple organisations provide various services under one overall agreement or contract. Healthcare frameworks are often sizable contracts, open to...

Understanding a Social Care Framework A social care framework is usually a large contract in the care sector, open to more than one supplier. They’re often split into smaller, more manageable categories called lots – another term for services. For example, Leicestershire County Council is undertaking a procurement process to...

What is a care framework? Care framework agreements are a great way to establish your company in the care sector and build experience. A care framework is usually one buyer seeking to establish a contract with multiple suppliers in the care sector. It’s common for tenders in the care sector to...