NHS England core services supplier engagement series: 26/27 priorities and deliverables
8.30am – 10am20 May 2026
Online
Delivering the NHS 10 Year Plan and achieving the required 2% productivity gains depends on the effective adoption of national capabilities, and on NHS England, systems and suppliers working together in a more systematic, insight driven way to scale safely across the NHS. Core Services, part of the Product and Platforms directorate within NHS England, is launching a new Supplier Engagement Series to establish systematic, outcome focused engagement that drives actionable feedback and adoption.
Key takeaways
Share Core Services’ mission, priorities and outcome based objectives for 2026/27, focused on enabling fast, safe and secure patient data sharing across the NHS
Set out and test high level roadmaps and key deliverables, highlighting where supplier delivery and influence is critical
Reflect on what has and hasn’t worked in recent engagement and provide feedback on how to improve this
Launch the Core Services Supplier Engagement Series and invite input on its format, focus and effectiveness
Who should attend
This event is for digital technology suppliers to the NHS and social care, particularly those in strategic, technical or delivery roles who:
Integrate with, build on, or plan to adopt Core Services products and APIs
Want early visibility of priorities, roadmaps and upcoming changes
Are keen to influence delivery, reduce adoption friction and improve outcomes together
Please note, suppliers who integrate with, build on, or plan to adopt Core Services products and APIs are likely to find this event of most value. As the series progresses, sessions will become increasingly focused and targeted.
Event overview
Working with techUK, NHS England invites digital technology suppliers to join the kick off session on 20 May.
The session will focus on enabling effective collaboration between NHS England, systems and suppliers, supporting the delivery of safe, scalable national services across the NHS.
The Core Services Supplier Engagement Series is designed to establish systematic, outcome focused engagement that drives actionable feedback and adoption, enabling all participants to work together in a more structured and insight driven way.
This session will also invite input on how to shape the series going forward, including its format, focus and how suppliers can stay involved through future events, the Developer Community and targeted engagement.
We look forward to working with you to build a more open, outcome focused and effective partnership approach through the Core Services Supplier Engagement Series.
Robert Walker
Head of Health & Social Care, techUK
Robert Walker
Head of Health & Social Care, techUK
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!
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.
Lewis Stewart
Programme Manager ‑ Health and Social Care, techUK
Lewis Stewart
Programme Manager ‑ Health and Social Care, techUK
Lewis brings a multidisciplinary background spanning health policy, stakeholder engagement, digital innovation, and elite sport. A former Commonwealth Games champion, he draws on the resilience, adaptability, and team-driven mindset gained through years of high-performance competition.
Before joining techUK, Lewis supported a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons, where he led on constituency engagement and produced evidence-based research to inform debates, committee work, and policy advocacy. He has also helped shape youth wellbeing policy through the Youth Sport Trust, collaborating with government, education, and grassroots networks to drive impact.
Lewis has played key roles in health tech and mobility startups, helping to bring innovative solutions to market and improve user experience in complex systems. With a degree in Biochemistry and Pharmacology, he combines analytical thinking with a passion for evidence-led, people-centred change.
Junior Programme Manager, Health and Care Team, techUK
Viola Pastorino
Junior Programme Manager, Health and Care Team, techUK
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.
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