NHS LPP Members’ Forums – dates for your diary

NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) is holding a series of online forums for members aimed to drive change, achieve better value and represent member interests.

Our forums are an opportunity for members to have peer-led discussions about hot topics in particular areas. The next forums are taking place:

• Digital and IT – 8 November 2023. We will be tabling the following discussion points:

- The new CDHS framework
- Mobile phones savings initiative
- Immersive simulation and technology DPS
- Sustainability and social value as it pertains to CDS.

• Workforce – 16 November 2023. We will be tabling the following discussion points:

- Clinical Staffing framework – benefits of the new framework, along with how to access and requirements for compliant contracting underneath
- Clinical Staffing framework – One London rates on agency and bank
- Staff bank forum feedback and key operational issues arising
- A pan-London update – agency reduction
- Sustainability and social value as it pertains to workforce.

• Estates – 21 November 2023. We will be tabling the following discussion points:

- Mapping procurement activity across London
- Patient transport
- Sustainability and social value as it pertains to Estates, Facilities and Corporate Services.

• Procurement Forum – 12 December 2023. This is an opportunity for members to have peer-led discussions about hot topics in procurement.

Please download our forum promotional poster and share with your fellow colleagues and NHS LPP members.

Adrian Gibson, Categories Director at NHS LPP, said: “These sessions, which are targeted around each of our categories, are a chance for members to meet virtually with our team as well as other members too. We are really looking forward to having peer-led discussions about key topics in procurement in an inclusive and respectful environment. 

“We would love for you to join us at these forums so that we can work together to help shape the future of our procurement healthcare landscape. Do get in touch with us today if you’re interested in attending any of our sessions.”

Please note that these online forums are open to NHS LPP members only. If you are an NHS LPP member and you haven’t received an invite already, and you are interested in attending any of the above sessions, please get in touch today via: Customer@lpp.nhs.uk.