You and Us
Formal endorsement to extend OGC's reach to the National Health Service (NHS) was granted at the end of 2004. Since then we have been working to support a range of delivery programmes within the Department of Health (DH) and across the NHS.
Efficiency and service improvement - delivering quality and value
OGC is responsible for managing the cross-government Efficiency Programme. We work with the Department of Health to support the NHS drive for greater productivity and efficiency. For example, we supported the development of a benefits management and transformation change framework that now forms a vital part of the integrated service improvement programme.
- Frequently asked questions about the Government's Efficiency Programme
- DH efficiency delivery plan
- What the Efficiency Programme means for the NHS?
- Small difference, big change... to make better use of staff time
- Delivering quality and value briefing for NHS Chairs and non-executive directors
- Integrated service improvement programme (ISIP)
- Other tools to help improve the delivery of healthcare
- Improving service through better use of information technology
- Improving the quality of care services
- NHS service delivery & organisation R&D programme
Procurement
NHS purchasing is executed through the Purchasing and Supply Agency (PASA), by buying confederations or by individual NHS trusts. OGC is responsible for procurement policy on behalf of UK government, and works with the DH commercial directorate to support improved procurement. We provide generic advice and guidance for procurement practitioners right across the public sector, which health personnel are welcome to use in addition to what is available from DH and PASA.
- NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency (PASA)
- More about procurement within DH
- How to do eAuctions
- Registering your interest as a supplier
- NHS estates and facilities management
- Understanding the new EU procurement regulations and UK procurement policy
- Starting a new procurement? Try this Risk Allocation Model
- Buying Solutions for framework contracts
Get Better Value from your Business Services
The Department of Health, Cabinet Office, OGC and others, are working to develop a more effective internal market for sharing common corporate support or business services, such as HR and payroll. The NHS Business Services Authority is the main processing facility and centre of excellence for payment, reimbursement, remuneration and reconciliation for NHS patients, employees, and other affiliated parties.
- Experience the benefits of sharing risk and sharing reward
- Find out about the NHS Business Services Authority
Using Gateways for project and programme assurance
We are pleased to announce that the health Gateway project review team has been authorised to perform OGC GatewayTM independent peer reviews of NHS projects and programmes.
Project Delivery and Change Management
We provide generic advice on successful programme and project delivery and change management.
- Advice for clinical and other project leaders
- Advice for project team members
- NHS example of programme management (choice programme)
