As 2025 draws to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and valued business throughout the year. It has been a pleasure working with you, and we truly appreciate the trust you place in us. This Christmas, rather than sending traditional cards, we have chosen to
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Did you know 23 APMS contracts for GP services were advertised in 2024 across England, worth an estimated £4.4 billion? APMS (Alternative Provider Medical Services) offers commissioners flexibility for: ✔ New care models ✔ Urgent caretaker services ✔ Areas where GMS/PMS isn’t suitable Routes to market included open tenders and PDPS call-offs, enabling providers to bid for both long-term and short-term
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As we move into 2026, public sector procurement is entering a new phase. Updated thresholds may look like minor adjustments on paper, but they will reshape how contracts are advertised, competed for, and awarded across health and care. For providers, this isn’t simply about compliance. It’s about recognising the bigger picture: 🔹 Visibility will increase
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Join us in 2026 for our DTL Forum If you’re a Digital Transformation Lead (DTL) or a Primary Care Network (PCN) Manager, don’t miss our DTL Forums in 2026. Email rachel@howbeckhealthcare to join the Forum.
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On 12 May 2026 we will be bringing you another incredible DTL Conference – Your opportunity to connect with colleagues, partners, and suppliers, all in one place. More details coming soon — but for now, make sure it’s in your diary! hashtag#DTLConference2026 hashtag#PrimaryCare hashtag#HealthcareInnovation hashtag#FutureOfHealthca
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East Staffordshire Primary Care Network is seeking an experienced Contracts & Operations Manager to join our small and innovative team. The role will involve ensuring robust contractual arrangements are in place and overseeing the governance and quality arrangements for the systems and structures. The role will involve opportunities to operationally lead on portfolio areas to
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Public sector organisations use several procurement methods to ensure transparency, value for money, and compliance. Here are the main types (more about each of them over the next couple of weeks): ✅ Open Tenders Anyone can submit a bid. This approach promotes competition and fairness, often used for larger or complex contracts, or where there
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The NHS spends over £30 billion annually through procurement, with frameworks and open tenders shaping how suppliers engage. This doesn’t include main contracted services for acute and specialist care, which brings the total NHS spend to over £150 billion (based on 23/24 figures). Understanding the tendering process, timelines and value-based evaluation is critical for any
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With over 70 years’ experience between them, our core bid writing team lead successful submissions for a range of clients. We cover all types of NHS and public service grants, tenders and business case processes! The core team are supported by a range of specialist advisors on clinical, strategic, IT, efficiency, information governance, Freedom to
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Dr Neil Paul, GP and digital health expert shares his insights and asks for others experiences on the evolving landscape of primary care, technology, and the NHS through his blog. Read his latest posts and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/eanSN2Ru
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