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]
Alex Lawrence
Alex Lawrence
Alex joined techUK in July 2021 as Programme Manager for Health and Social Care. Since July 2023 Alex has led the Programme.
Alex formerly worked at Portland Communications, joining as part of their 2019 Graduate Scheme intake. In March 2020 she joined Portland’s Health team, supporting a range of clients in the life sciences industry across both public affairs and strategic communications.
Alex has a degree in History from the University of Cambridge, focussing on Early Modern Europe and material culture. Outside of work she enjoys reading, finding new places to eat, and running.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07963 501 791
- LinkedIn:
- linkedin.com/in/alex-lawrence-509a8b166
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!
- Email:
- [email protected]
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.
Clara Hewitt
Clara Hewitt
Clara joined techUK in October 2023. She brings experience across a range of domestic and global health issues, with particular focus on digital health, HIV/AIDS and climate change and health.
Clara holds an MSc in Global Health and Development (University College London) and a BSc in Psychology (University of Birmingham).
