PROGRAMME
08:30
Registration and Coffee in the Networking Surgery
09:30
Chair's Opening Address
Colin Cram (confirmed)
Former Chief Executive, North West Centre of Excellence and Director, Marc1
Colin Cram (confirmed)
Former Chief Executive, North West Centre of Excellence and Director, Marc1
09:40
Keynote Address
John Warrington (confirmed)
Deputy Director, Procurement, Investment and Commercial Division, Department of Health
“Strategies for NHS procurement”
The NHS is undergoing significant reforms. At the same time, the QIPP agenda demands savings of up to £20bn by 2015. Procurement has been identified as an area in which substantial efficiencies can be achieved, and understanding the changes that are taking place and how to deliver the necessary procurement savings is hugely important.
John Warrington (confirmed)
Deputy Director, Procurement, Investment and Commercial Division, Department of Health
“Strategies for NHS procurement”
The NHS is undergoing significant reforms. At the same time, the QIPP agenda demands savings of up to £20bn by 2015. Procurement has been identified as an area in which substantial efficiencies can be achieved, and understanding the changes that are taking place and how to deliver the necessary procurement savings is hugely important.
10:10
Mike Hall (confirmed)
Director of Facilities, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
“Improving the nation's health through efficient procurement and estates management”
NHS estates directors have responsibility for a large part of the NHS' procurement. This responsibility frequently extends to IT and even to the procurement and management of medical equipment. Securing the best value from these areas requires high quality procurement. This session will explore what is being achieved and how good practices and opportunities can be taken up by all.
Director of Facilities, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
“Improving the nation's health through efficient procurement and estates management”
NHS estates directors have responsibility for a large part of the NHS' procurement. This responsibility frequently extends to IT and even to the procurement and management of medical equipment. Securing the best value from these areas requires high quality procurement. This session will explore what is being achieved and how good practices and opportunities can be taken up by all.
10:30
Main Sponsor
Joanna Timmerman (confirmed)
Managing Director, Theatres Business Unit, NHS Supply Chain
“BetterÂ…simplerÂ…and cheaper - how can procurement help achieve this?”
The NHS has to achieve significant cash releasing savings to sustain its high standards of healthcare provision. How can procurement deliver this whilst ensuring we don't add unnecessary complexity or hidden costs to our frontline clinical staff?
Joanna Timmerman (confirmed)
Managing Director, Theatres Business Unit, NHS Supply Chain
“BetterÂ…simplerÂ…and cheaper - how can procurement help achieve this?”
The NHS has to achieve significant cash releasing savings to sustain its high standards of healthcare provision. How can procurement deliver this whilst ensuring we don't add unnecessary complexity or hidden costs to our frontline clinical staff?
10:45-10:55
Question and Answer Session
11:00
Masterclass Session 1
A series of Masterclasses will run throughout the day. You have the opportunity to pick a stream from the following two topics: Innovation and Procurement best practice.
A series of Masterclasses will run throughout the day. You have the opportunity to pick a stream from the following two topics: Innovation and Procurement best practice.
11:45
Coffee in the Networking Surgery
12:30
Masterclass Session 2
13:15
Lunch in the Networking Surgery
14:15
Chair's Afternoon Address
14:25
Dr Stephen Dunn (confirmed)
Director of Strategy and Provider Development, NHS East of England
“Best Qualified Provider (BQP) in the East of England”
The long-term implications of the Any Qualified Provider scheme are best reflected in the work of NHS East of England in finding a new partner to operate Hinchingbrooke Hospital, which is to be run by Circle, the independent hospital group. NHS East of England also have many lessons to share in commercial engagement, seeking out the best placed providers to drive up quality.
Director of Strategy and Provider Development, NHS East of England
“Best Qualified Provider (BQP) in the East of England”
The long-term implications of the Any Qualified Provider scheme are best reflected in the work of NHS East of England in finding a new partner to operate Hinchingbrooke Hospital, which is to be run by Circle, the independent hospital group. NHS East of England also have many lessons to share in commercial engagement, seeking out the best placed providers to drive up quality.
14:45
Sally Chisholm (confirmed)
Chief Executive, NHS Technology Adoption Centre
“The generic adoption process”
How the NHS can go about procuring and adopting innovative technology and reap the benefits. The Innovative Technology Adoption Procurement Programme (iTAPP) is designed to encourage NHS-wide adoption of high impact innovative medical technologies that can increase the quality of care provided to patients, whilst reducing the overall cost of care.
Chief Executive, NHS Technology Adoption Centre
“The generic adoption process”
How the NHS can go about procuring and adopting innovative technology and reap the benefits. The Innovative Technology Adoption Procurement Programme (iTAPP) is designed to encourage NHS-wide adoption of high impact innovative medical technologies that can increase the quality of care provided to patients, whilst reducing the overall cost of care.
15:05
Question and Answer Session
15:15
Coffee in the Networking Surgery
15:45
Peter Akid (confirmed)
Chief Executive, Commercial Procurement Solutions
“Releasing resources to support frontline services”
The newly launched NHS SBS Commercial Procurement Solutions aims to drive improved procurement and commercial efficiencies across the NHS, ensuring value for money procurement. Harnessing the enormous purchasing power of the NHS can save money, improve quality and reduce inefficiencies.
Chief Executive, Commercial Procurement Solutions
“Releasing resources to support frontline services”
The newly launched NHS SBS Commercial Procurement Solutions aims to drive improved procurement and commercial efficiencies across the NHS, ensuring value for money procurement. Harnessing the enormous purchasing power of the NHS can save money, improve quality and reduce inefficiencies.
16:05
Paul Hansen (confirmed)
Senior Relationship Manager, Government Procurement Service
“A transformed Buying Solutions”
The national procurement partner for all UK public services is now also part of the Efficiency and Reform Group within the Cabinet Office. There is scope for the NHS to save both time and money by procuring smarter. What actions can organisations take to achieve improvement, innovation and consistency in their procurement practice?
Senior Relationship Manager, Government Procurement Service
“A transformed Buying Solutions”
The national procurement partner for all UK public services is now also part of the Efficiency and Reform Group within the Cabinet Office. There is scope for the NHS to save both time and money by procuring smarter. What actions can organisations take to achieve improvement, innovation and consistency in their procurement practice?
16:25
Question and Answer Session
16:35
Chair's Closing Remarks
16:45
Event Close
