the NHS is ready and able to procure and leverage the market .”
The NHS Central Commercial Function In July 2022 , Jacqui Rock launched the next evolution of the commercial service offer for the NHS - the Central Commercial Function ( CCF ), which aims to build a world class commercial community in the NHS . This will help unlock significant commercial opportunities for the NHS including leveraging NHS buying power where appropriate , delivering value for money for the taxpayer , ensuring clinicians have the right products and services they need at the right time , and tackling some of our commercial challenges such as supplier resilience .”
“ This wasn ’ t something that we at NHS England have done alone . After spending months visiting trusts and seeing all the amazing commercial activity that ’ s taking place across the NHS , we ' ve engaged closely with commercial teams right across the NHS , and have ensured that their feedback was incorporated into the development of the NHS Central Commercial Function .
Our collective ambition is a modern , effective , and efficient procurement function in the NHS that is among the best in the world , one that truly delivers taxpayer value , supports innovation , stimulates growth , and most importantly , delivers the highest quality of patient care .’’
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