Twenty-Fourth Report - NHS Supply Chain and efficiencies in procurement
Select Committee
Public Accounts Committee
HC 453
27 March 2024
Government response
Treasury minutes: Government response to the Committee of Public Accounts on the Twenty-fourth report from Session 2023-24 · published 28 May 2024
Recommendations & Conclusions
2 results
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Conclusion
Deferred
NHS Supply Chain improvements will take several years to benefit trusts and increase usage.
Conclusion
NHS Supply Chain recognises that it needs to make considerable improvements to its business if it is to give trusts a better service. While it has a programme of planned improvements, it will be several years before the NHS sees …
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Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the committee's observation that improvements are needed and will take time. They state that NHS Supply Chain is developing a business case for its modernization programme, scheduled for submission by Winter 2024, which will outline the timetable and approach, pending necessary approvals.
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Conclusion
Deferred
Complex challenges hinder NHS Supply Chain's ambitious transformation programme, rated red/amber for delivery risk.
Conclusion
NHS Supply Chain has started a transformation programme which aims to bring key improvements to the business. This programme runs from 2022–30 and its focus includes replacing or upgrading legacy IT and improving inventory management and supply chain capacity.23 The …
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Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the committee’s observations regarding the transformation programme, stating that NHS Supply Chain is developing a business case for the modernization programme, which will be submitted by Winter 2024 and subsequently requires approval from NHS England, DHSC, and HMT before delivery.
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