NHS Commercial

Ensuring goods and services are delivered safely and efficiently, so that the NHS can focus on providing world-class patient care

The NHS is one of the biggest commercial organisations in the country, buying on behalf of the fifth biggest employer in the world.

We encourage competition and market innovation to improve health outcomes. We deliver efficiency savings to ensure the NHS uses its resources effectively and maximises value for money for taxpayers.

Our commercial activity is significant, spending £30 billion across approximately 80,000 suppliers, including medical goods and services, office supplies, cleaning, catering and transport.

Procurement

How we can make the process of buying goods and services in the NHS easier and more cost effective.

Supplying to the NHS

Advice for suppliers on the steps and assessments needed to supply goods and services to the NHS.

Sustainable procurement

How we are driving net zero carbon, social value and addressing modern slavery in the supply chain.

Innovation

Access the NHS Innovation Service, supporting the adoption and scaling of health innovations for use in the NHS.

Contacts and events

Find out how to get in touch and when we are holding drop ins and webinars.