This webinar provides the fundamentals of procurement regulations, frameworks, and contracting. It will explore how these systems operate in practice and examine their direct impact on Trust‑level pharmacy services.
There will also be an opportunity to hear directly from procurement experts, offering valuable insights, real‑world experience, and the chance to ask questions. Designed to support better understanding and informed decision‑making, speakers will highlight how these core processes underpin effective, efficient, and compliant pharmacy procurement.
Why it’s important
With the Procurement Act 2023 coming into force in 2025, those working in pharmacy procurement need to understand the changes introduced and how contracting authorities operate within the new regulations.
What will be covered
- Further understanding of procurement law and regulations
- Overview of the basics of contracting frameworks
- Guidance for Trusts on implementing these into day-to-day practice
Speakers
A range of speakers from SPS and other organisations will help run this event.
Non-SPS speakers
Andrew Wilson
Associate Director of Procurement – North East & Yorkshire, NHS Pharmaceutical Purchasing Consortium
Liz Fleetwood
Head of Medicines Category Procurement, Medicines Procurement Supply Chain, NHS England
SPS speakers
Learn more about our SPS speaker below.