The Improving Procurement in the NHS Conference will discuss the challenges faced by the NHS and how these obstacles can be overcome with the use of new technology, management techniques and strategies.
Bringing together leading experts from the organisations facing these tasks, the day will be full of informative sessions, panel discussions, seminars and dedicated networking opportunities.
Programme
08:30 - 09:30
Registration, refreshments, exhibition and networking
09:30 - 09:45
Opening remarks from Chair
09:45 - 10:05
“How NHS Supply Chain is supporting the NHS and MedTech Suppliers”
Alan Wain, CEO, NHS Supply Chain
10:05 - 10:25
Main Sponsor Session
10:25 - 10:45
“How the Supply Chain Operating Model, as part of an organisational strategy is designed to save money”
James Turpin, Head of Logistics, NHS Supply Chain
“Procurement Fraud – it’s impact and strategies to combat it”
Oliver Stopnitzky, Senior Fraud Prevention Officer and Procurement Fraud Lead, NHS Counter Fraud Authority
10:45 - 11:15
Refreshments, exhibition and networking
11:15 -11:35
Sponsored Session, TBA
11:35-12:00
“Improving the NHS Supply Chain through Improved Fleet Management”
NHS Fleet Management
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch
13:00 - 13:20
“How the Supply Chain Operating Model, as part of an organisational strategy is designed to save money”
James Turpin, Head of Logistics, NHS Supply Chain
13:20 -13:40
Main Sponsor Session
13:40 - 14:00
“How New and Innovative Equipment and Management Techniques Save Money”
Alison Kerfoot, Director of Healthcare Improvement Solutions, NHS Shared Business Service
14:00 14:30
Refreshments, exhibition and networking
14:30 - 14:50
“Streamlining Procurement through Catalogue Management”
Louise Hillcoat, Head of Supplier Partnership, NHS Shared Business Services
14:50 - 15:10
Sponsored Session, TBA
15:10 - 15:30
“Sustainability Goals within Procurement”
NHS Supply Chain
15:30 - 15:50
Closing remarks from the Chair
16:00
Conference closes