Professional advice to our customers on the best procurement routes to take to ensure compliance with EU Procurement Regulations and customer Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs)
Advice on supply chain markets
Raising and issue of electronic purchase orders to suppliers
Resolution of complex purchase to pay issues
Policing of customer SFIs in relation to procurement issues
Carry out procurement exercises on behalf of our customers – tendering, both above and below the EU thresholds, or mini-competitions against framework contracts
Dedicated nominated contact points – email and telephone
Professional help in relation accessing frameworks
Strategic spend analysis and category management
Contract management advice and software
Full reporting service – including agreed key performance indicators
Collaboration opportunities to ensure value for money
Proven savings reporting systems in line with NHS England reporting arrangements
Monitoring and provision of procurement reports for audit committees