Guidance

Procurement Guide for Commissioners of NHS-funded Services

Sets out expectations of commissioners on the use of procurement to improve services for patients.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 30 July 2010

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The Procurement Guide for Commissioners of NHS-Funded Services sets out expectations of commissioners on the use of procurement to improve services for patients, including:

• Investment in new service models or significant additional capacity;
• Upon expiry of existing contracts; or,
• Where services fail to improve through contract management

Published 30 July 2010