U.K., Sept. 21 -- The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has implemented a new procurement framework to help the organisation buy cost-effective IT solutions. It is estimated the framework will save the tax payer-funded service £75m.
The Digital Workplace Solutions Framework has been developed by NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS), a joint venture between the Department of Health and IT consultants Sopra Steria. The new system will enable the NHS to purchase software and IT infrastructure areas from a selection of 28 well-established public sector suppliers.
The framework is set to run until August 2022 with the option to extend to 2024. Savings of 15% are expected, compared to buying direct from a supplier at list price, amoun...