Please note that this event is only for SMEs.
Following on from feedback received after the successful NHS London Procurement Partnership (LPP) Clinical Digital Health Solutions (CDHS) supplier briefing day in February, techUK has teamed up with LPP to organise a roundtable for SMEs who want to find more about the new framework agreement. The agreement is intended to cover a range of clinical digital systems and will supersede an existing agreement, when it is let in the spring of 2024. The current iteration of the framework (Clinical Digital Solutions) is endorsed by the NHS Central Commercial Function (CCF) Digital and Technology Category Strategy recommended routes to market for clinical software, SaaS and Apps (pillar 3). It is NHS LPP’s intention to ensure ongoing NHSE CCF endorsement as part of this framework renewal process.
Consolidation of routes to market across the digital and technology spend category is a key theme set out in the Secretary of State for Health’s plan for digital health and social care. The NHS CCF has indicated its intention, that subject to a conclusion of the procurement process that meets the threshold criteria for endorsement, CDHS will be the NHS’s single endorsed route to market for clinical software in secondary care.
The webinar – aimed specifically at SME suppliers - will be an opportunity for interested parties to discover more about the framework and raise questions on any issues arising from the draft ITT document that will be issued at the beginning of April.
On hand to help answer questions, will be a panel of experts including:
- Steve Dunkerley, Executive Director Digital Health, NHS London Procurement Partnership
- Adrian Gibson, Categories Director, NHS London Procurement Partnership
- Charlie Stephens, Digital Framework Strategy and Policy Manager I Commercial Directorate I NHS England
If you are from an SME and are interested in taking part, please register your interest and sign up to attend the event taking place online on 18 May 2023: 9:00-10:30. Please note, there are a maximum of 30 places on the webinar.
Attendees should send in any questions they are wishing answered prior to the webinar. These will then be covered off during the event. If you would like to send in questions, please do so by 11 May to: [email protected]
Robert Walker
Robert Walker
Robert joined techUK in October 2022, where he is now Programme Manager for Health and Social Care.
Robert previously worked at the Pension Protection Fund, within the policy and public affairs team. Prior to this, he worked at the Scottish Parliament, advising politicians and industry stakeholders on a wide range of issues, including rural crime and health policies.
Robert has a degree in Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) from the University of Aberdeen, with a particular focus on strategic studies and energy security. Outside of work he enjoys activities such as running, rugby, boxing and cooking!
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Viola Pastorino
Viola Pastorino
Viola Pastorino is a policy, governance, and strategic communication specialist.
She joined techUK as the Junior Programme Manager in the Health and Care Team in April 2024.
She has obtained a Bachelor of Sciences in Governance, Economics, and Development from Leiden University, and a Master's programme in Strategic Communications at King's College London. Her academic background, leading up to a dissertation on AI policy influence and hands-on campaign development, is complemented by practical experience in international PR and grassroots project management.
She is skilled in qualitative and quantitative analysis and comfortable communicating findings to varying stakeholders. Above all, she is deeply passionate about the intersection of technology and government, especially how technology and global discourse shape one another, the processes that lead to belief polarisation and radicalisation of communities, and crafting strategic narratives that steer public discourse.
Outside of work she loves reading, live music light operation, and diving.
Rachel Kennedy
Rachel Kennedy
Rachel joined techUK in December 2024, as a Programme Manager in the Health and Social Care team.
Prior to this, Rachel worked at a specialist health and social care public affairs agency, working with a range of organisations and trade bodies across the medical technology, pharmaceutical, digital health and social care sectors. As well as this, Rachel was part of the Secretariat for a number of health and care related All-Party Parliamentary Groups.
Rachel has a Masters in Global Governance and Diplomacy from the University of Leeds, as well as a first-class honours in Politics BA from Newcastle University.
Tracy Modha
Tracy Modha
Tracy supports the marketing of several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Central Government, Cyber Resilience, Defence, Education, Health and Social Care, Justice and Emergency Services, Local Public Services, Nations and Regions and National Security.
Tracy joined techUK in March 2022, having worked in the education sector for 19 years, covering administration, research project support, IT support and event/training support. My most outstanding achievement has been running three very successful international conferences and over 300 training courses booked all over the globe!
Tracy has a great interest in tech. Gaming and computing have been a big part of her life, and now electric cars are an exciting look at the future. She has warmed to Alexa, even though it can sometimes be sassy!
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