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First GPO Contract Delivers Cost Saving Opportunities
The first GPO contract has been awarded for Disposable Gowns, achieving a group average of 14% discount off previous year spend for our members. This was a clinically-driven sourcing exercise with commitment from six GPO members to award to a sole supplier. Clinical end-users representative of Consultants, Surgeons & Nurses worked with us to define […]
Read MoreGPO Model Demonstrates Partnership and Aligned Decision-Making
As the only national committed-model group purchasing organisation (GPO) in the UK, we take clinical and commercial requirements to market on behalf of our members and undertake procurement activities aimed at obtaining the highest quality products and services at the best price for healthcare providers. Our clinically-driven sourcing process underpins our mission to strengthen provider […]
Read MoreLatest rules for agency staff procurement
Requirement to use approved frameworks for all agency staff procurement From 1st April 2016, all trusts subject to the agency rules have been mandated by NHS Improvement (formerly Monitor/TDA) to procure all agency staff including nurses, doctors and other clinical staff via an approved framework provider. Further information on the agency rules and price caps […]
Read MoreHTE Supports SAFERjobs Initiative
The joint Metropolitan Police and Recruitment Industry Counter-Fraud organisation, known as SAFERjobs, (Safe Advice for Employment and Recruitment) is a non-profit making organisation created to raise awareness and combat criminal activities that may be attempted on those within the industry or through the services provided by the industry. HealthTrust Europe (HTE) is committed to combatting […]
Read MoreHTE Launches TrainingSmart in Partnership with Neuven Solutions
The TrainingSmart programme has been developed to provide the healthcare recruitment industry with a robust, high-quality training service. This initiative aims to provide both awarded and aspiring agencies with the tools for best practice, continuous improvement and staff development opportunities. This will enable customers to be confident that agencies can demonstrate high standards in compliance, […]
Read MoreMonitor Approved Agency Staffing Frameworks
In line with the agency rules for the procurement of agency staff, Monitor and the NHS Trust Development Authority (TDA) have now published a list of approved frameworks. The latest communication from Monitor can be viewed here. In line with the agency rules for the procurement of agency staff, Monitor and the NHS Trust Development […]
Read MoreClinical Involvement Drives Improved Patient Outcome and Purchasing Value for Liverpool Women’s Hospital
HealthTrust Europe (HTE) has supported Liverpool Women’s Hospital (LWH), one of its long-standing members, to achieve clinical benefits in the area of laparoscopic surgical procedures, as well as significant price discounts through the use of a single device across the majority of Laparoscopic surgical cases. Theatres at the hospital, previously used three different electro surgical […]
Read MoreRenewed Blood and Specimen Collection Systems Framework Available
The renewed framework offers a complete range of blood and specimen collection systems and accessories covering faeces, urine, saliva, sputum and other bodily fluids or specimens, all within one simple-to-access agreement. The direct award framework includes an enhanced product range across market-leading suppliers, which includes, but is not limited to, needles, lancets, tubes, trays and […]
Read MoreRenewed X-Ray Contrast Media Framework Offers Superior Product Range
The HealthTrust Europe (HTE) renewed framework agreement for X-Ray Contrast Media and Associated Products has been enhanced to cover all types of contrast media, as well as Injectors and accessories. The Category Manager engaged with local Radiographers to develop a specification aligned with Trust requirements and clinical needs. The HealthTrust Europe (HTE) renewed framework agreement […]
Read MoreNew Clinically-Led Renal Framework
The HealthTrust Europe (HTE) framework for Renal Dialysis and Home Haemodialysis Consumables, Equipment, Associated Products and Services provides trusts with an opportunity to source a complete renal solution. The new framework supersedes previous Haemodialysis Consumables and Home Haemodialysis frameworks, with the addition of five new Lots to provide an enhanced offering for trusts. This framework […]
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