Operations and Performance Initiative of the Year

Procurement Operations Team : NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative

NOE CPC's procurement operations team is made up of eight staff focussing on supporting our Category Teams to deliver a robust, compliant and complete procurement service to NHS trusts and the wider public sector. Their main responsibilities include:

• Undertaking all operational procurement activity to support our Category Teams
• Undertaking further competitions for our members against our frameworks to help them achieve cost reduction and savings targets
• Develop and implement robust procurement governance, improving the overall quality of procurement activity and ensuring compliance
• Provide our customer base with comprehensive procurement advice and support through a customer focussed support service desk.