Written questions

NHS: Supply Chains

2026-07-12 · Department of Health and Social Care · 18403 · Official question

Rebecca Paul

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the inability of new suppliers to join NHS Supply Chain frameworks during their term on innovation, competition and patient access to new medi

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....