To support NHS England and NHS Improvement’s recent publication expecting NHS trusts to continue using approved frameworks to ensure they are staying on framework, the NHS Workforce Alliance has summarised the advantages of using framework agencies during the current response to coronavirus (COVID-19) response. This includes an open invitation from the alliance to further support […]
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Accessing essential household items – response to COVID-19
To support the public sector and in addition to any existing arrangements that you may already have, in response to coronavirus (COVID-19), we have an agreement with two large wholesalers giving you access to their Cash and Carry depots across the country: Bestway and Booker/Makro. Access is available to government departments, local authorities and other […]
Supporting your logistics needs during COVID-19
In response to huge demand, we have set up a dedicated Logistics Task Force to support urgent COVID-19 related needs. Whatever you need to move and however often you need to do it – from a one-off movement of medical equipment to the movement of IT equipment to support colleagues working from home – we […]
Finding temporary accommodation during COVID-19
In response to COVID-19, NHS England, NHS Improvement and Crown Commercial Service, supported by Calder Conferences and Corporate Travel Management Limited (CTM), have developed a process for NHS staff, key workers and other impacted communities to access secure accommodation at hotels and other accommodation venues. If you need accommodation of less than 9 bedrooms: telephone: […]
Energy Demand Generation – guidance and response to COVID-19
During these exceptional times it is expected that for a large number of us our normal energy consumption patterns will be severely disrupted. Whilst some parts of your estates may be seeing a dramatic reduction in demand (such as office use) others may be seeing a sharp increase or potential future spikes. Assess the impact […]
Building materials and equipment – response to coronavirus (COVID-19)
This guide is in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) related enquiries regarding the availability of our suppliers and their products, branch opening times and contact details of building materials and equipment suppliers. It provides high-level detail about how to use our framework and the key details for suppliers. Our Buildings Materials and Equipment (RM3837) framework provides […]
Guidance on facilities management (FM) provision in response to COVID-19
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many public sector organisations will be reviewing the need for a full or partial shutdown of buildings and a reduction in services. This will be part of their strategy for complying with the guidelines issued by central government on transitioning to “essential service” provision only to limit / […]
COVID-19 related consultancy support
We have received many offers of support from consultancy firms over the past week. We have also negotiated with others to encourage similar offers at this critical time. This means we have a range of pro-bono, at cost or discounted offers available to support you. These offers come from all of the large consultancies as […]
Agency staff placements during the COVID-19 pandemic: guidance for NHS trusts and suppliers
NHS England and NHS Improvement have worked with the Department for Health and Social Care, Workforce Alliance and HealthTrust Europe to provide shared guidance for NHS trusts and suppliers on agency staff placements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This guidance was published on 27 March to ensure agency staff are placed efficiently to support the […]
Enabling home working options in the public sector
A number of customers have contacted us to ask for support with understanding their technology options as they look to increase home working options for their employees in response to COVID-19. To help with your planning we have pulled together information on a number of our agreements that can enable you to easily and quickly […]