techUK is pleased to host a roundtable with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) focused on the upcoming procurement of its Planning and Supply Chain Software (PSCS).
This session is part of NHSBT’s pre-tender market engagement and aims to gather insight from industry following two previous procurement attempts where a suitable solution could not be identified. NHSBT is keen to understand the challenges faced, validate feedback, and explore new approaches to ensure a successful future tender.
Please note: This roundtable is separate from the Donor and Session Platform pre-market engagement series.
During the session, NHSBT will seek industry input on:
- Challenges around the requirements
- Opportunities for consortium bids or breaking the procurement into multiple lots
- Cost of delivery and implementation
Following the roundtable, NHSBT will offer one-to-one meetings with suppliers to explore ideas in more detail.
This is a valuable opportunity for suppliers to help shape the direction of a critical NHSBT procurement and contribute to the development of a more effective and deliverable solution.
For more information, please email [email protected]
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.
Fran Richiusa
Fran Richiusa
Fran serves as the Programme Team Assistant within techUK’s Public Sector Market Programmes, where she is responsible for delivering comprehensive team support, managing administrative functions, and fostering strong relationships with members.
Prior to joining techUK in May 2025, Fran built a meaningful career in the charitable and local government sectors. She worked extensively with both victims and perpetrators of crime, and notably led the coordination of Domestic Homicide Reviews across Surrey—an initiative aimed at identifying lessons and preventing future incidents of domestic abuse.
Outside of work, Fran is an avid traveller and a proud cat mum who enjoys unwinding with her feline companions.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- www.techuk.org/
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-richiusa/
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