Welcome from our chairperson.

Procurement teams are eliminating paper requisitions, manual approvals, and spreadsheet tracking by implementing digital platforms that streamline buying.

• See e-procurement systems that digitize the entire purchase-to-pay process
• Learn about electronic catalogs that let clinicians order directly while maintaining controls
• Understand contract management platforms that track spend, compliance, and supplier performance
• Discover AI tools that automate invoice processing and identify savings opportunities
• Find out how digital procurement reduces processing time from days to hours

Commercial directors demonstrate platforms in use across NHS organizations, showing measurable efficiency gains from digital transformation.

NHS procurement must support strategic priorities including prevention and care closer to home. This session shows how to evaluate suppliers on their contribution to these goals.

• Learn frameworks that score suppliers on support for prevention programs and early intervention
• See examples of procurement specifications that favor community-based service delivery
• Understand how to assess value beyond price including quality, outcomes, and strategic alignment
• Discover evaluation approaches for technologies supporting virtual wards and hospital at home
• Find out how to engage clinicians in defining value criteria that matter for patient care

Procurement professionals present tenders designed to support NHS transformation priorities, with examples of suppliers selected for strategic value.

Buying medical technology requires clinical evaluation to ensure safety and effectiveness. Clinical and procurement teams explain validation frameworks and evidence standards.

• Learn what clinical evidence you should demand from technology suppliers
• See evaluation frameworks for AI, diagnostics, remote monitoring, and other technologies
• Understand regulatory requirements and certification standards for medical devices
• Discover how to run clinical pilots and evaluate results before full procurement
• Find out about integration testing and technical due diligence requirements

This panel includes clinicians who evaluate new technologies and procurement teams who build clinical validation into tender processes.

NHS organizations buying together achieve better prices, standardized specifications, and stronger supplier relationships than buying individually.

• See case studies of collaborative frameworks delivering 15-30% savings
• Learn how to aggregate demand across multiple trusts and ICSs
• Understand governance models for collaborative procurement including decision-making and participation
• Discover how standardization benefits clinical teams through common equipment and supplies
• Find out how to engage your organization in collaborative frameworks

Commercial directors from collaborative procurement programs present evidence of savings and value from group purchasing.

NHS procurement decisions directly impact carbon emissions. This session shows practical approaches to sustainable procurement that support net zero targets.

• Learn how to measure and reduce the carbon footprint of procurement decisions
• See supplier engagement programs that drive sustainability improvements
• Understand green specifications and evaluation criteria for sustainable products
• Discover supply chain transparency tools that track environmental impact
• Find out how to balance sustainability with cost and clinical requirements

Procurement teams present sustainable procurement frameworks in use across NHS, with evidence of emissions reductions achieved through procurement choices.

NHS organizations want to buy innovative solutions but procurement processes often exclude small companies. This session shows frameworks designed for innovation.

• Learn about SBRI funding and dynamic purchasing systems for innovation procurement
• See NHS innovation procurement pipelines that support product development
• Understand how to reduce barriers for startups while maintaining proper governance
• Discover evaluation approaches that recognize potential rather than demanding track record
• Find out about support programs that help small suppliers navigate NHS procurement

Innovation leads and procurement professionals explain programs that successfully procure from startups, including Accelerated Access Collaborative pathways.

Procurement professionals need new capabilities to support digital transformation, strategic commissioning, and value-based buying. This session explores skills development.

• Learn about competency frameworks for modern NHS commercial functions
• See training programs building expertise in technology procurement, data analytics, and supplier management
• Understand career pathways and professional development for procurement teams
• Discover best practices from high-performing commercial teams across NHS
• Find out how to build commercial capability in your organization

Commercial directors and learning leads present development programs that improved procurement team performance and strategic contribution.