NHS ProCure21
NHS
The Department of Health's role

The Department of Health administrates and guarantees the framework. A dedicated team within the Estates and Facilities Division promotes the programme and provides implementation support for all schemes.

The Department of Health have regular meetings with the PSCPs to govern the framework and discuss areas of concern. A series of working groups have been commissioned that focus on specific areas of the framework.

The Department of Health provides the ProCure21 Club SharePoint system that is the main point of reference for all ProCure21 schemes. It provides project teams with all guidance, contacts and tools available through ProCure21. NHS Organisations must register their schemes on the public website in order to get access to this tool and other support available.

A team of Implementation Advisors help ensure that ProCure21 is implemented as effectively as possible. They assist mainly in the initial stages of a scheme where required, but ensure that the principles ProCure21 are adhered to and being carried out in the spirit of which they are intended.

Implementation Advisors cover geographic areas representing; South East and London (currently appointing) Midlands and East (currently appointing) Midlands and South West North East North West Their main responsibilities are to;

Provide initial contact for ProCure21 for NHS Organisation Provide support in respect of choosing an appropriate procurement route. Provide guidance on the adoption of ProCure21, selection of PSCP and other project team members. Provide technical and policy guidance throughout scheme life-cycle. Mediation where required Performance Review Provide access to ProCure21 tools such as SharePoint.

Accolade for NHS ProCure21
“It’s an absolutely amazing building. It doesn’t look like a hospital, and this was completely deliberate, as we want both patients and families to feel comfortable. Moorfields is now in possession of a world class facility , and we hope to see thousands of children and make a real difference to their lives.”
Ian Balmer
Chief Executive, Moorfields Eye Hospital Foundation Trust
NHS ProCure21 helpdesk
tel: 0113 254 5851, fax: 0113 254 6691

NHS ProCure21
Department of Health
Room 3N11
Quarry House
Quarry Hill
Leeds LS2 7UE