In September 2019, NHS Shared Business Services launched the Design, Furniture and Appliances Framework to allow public sector organisations to procure through an online NHS supplier portal. To view lots and products available such as our own you can view the NHS supply chain catalogue here.
The NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) framework which runs until September 2022 is designed to help public sector organisations procure services easily whilst ensuring competitive pricing, cost and time savings and improved efficiencies.
The NHS frameworks compromise numerous lots, one being for furniture and interior solutions services which is one of the largest lots under the framework.
Who can procure through the framework?
A common misconception of the framework is that it is only available to the NHS, on the contrary the framework is widely available to any public sector organisation. The framework has approximately a 50-50 split between NHS and other public sector organisations.
What services can you procure through the framework?
The comprehensive framework covers a wide range of furniture, interior solutions and products including:
- Office and Residential Furniture to bespoke furniture requirements
- Bariatric Furniture
- Bedside Equipment
- Storage Solutions
- Challenging Environment Furniture e.g. Dementia
- Anti-Ligature/anti-vandal Products and Accessories
- Ward Equipment e.g. trolleys & medicine storage
- Non-Medical Theatre Equipment
- Blinds, Curtains etc
- Other furniture and associated products
What are the benefits of procuring through the framework?
The NHS SBS framework boasts many benefits including:
- Contracts can be awarded directly or through a competitive cycle
- NHS SBS will supply any support necessary for any biddable contracts
- The service quality is constantly monitored against user satisfaction
- 'One Stop Shop' source all your requirements as part of a single solution.
- Standardised T&Cs
- Priced competitively including capped price thresholds
Want to learn more about the framework?
If you would like to learn more about the NHS SBS Framework, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@renrayhealthcare.com
You can also contact Urszula Kolkowska, NHS SPS Principal Category Manager for the framework at urszula_kolkowska@nhs.net and she would be happy to discuss the framework in more detail.
