Written questions

NHS: Supply Chains

2026-07-12 · Department of Health and Social Care · 18401 · Official question

Rebecca Paul

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will consider introducing annual admission windows for suppliers seeking to join NHS Supply Chain framework agreements, subject to meeting relevant qualification requirements.

Answer

The NHS Supply Chain is committed to ensuring that its procurement arrangements support competition, innovation, and value for money for the National Health Service, while remaining compliant with the Procurement Act 2023 and other applicable legislation....