1. The Future Operating Model for NHS procurement
Call for volunteer evaluators
August - September More info:

2. THE FUTURE OPERATING MODEL (FOM)
The FOM is
the transformation and re-procurement of the current NHS Supply Chain contract, which is due to expire in 2018.
a strategic response to enhancing procurement efficiency and effectiveness across the NHS, as laid out in the Carter report.
In order to benefit…
the NHS as a whole;
all Trusts, regardless of size;
the procurement profession; and
Patients.
The Procurement Transformation Programme (delivering the FOM) is one of the highest profile programmes in government.
benefits
all Trusts
benefits the
profession
the NHS
benefits patients

3. The Future Operating Model for NHS Supply Chain will flex the tremendous buying power of the NHS saving £615m annually – a major contribution to healthcare efficiency.

4. Future Operating Model - Structure Overview
The functional model for the delivery of the future NHS Supply Chain is below:
Logistics
Transactional Services
Procurement (Category Towers)
Supporting Technology Infrastructure
Intelligent Client Coordinator
DH – Leading the nation’s health and care AMc

5. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR - Volunteer Evaluators for the Logistic Services Procurement
The volunteer evaluators perform a vital role in ensuring that the Future Operating Model will help the NHS get the products and services it needs at the right time, for the best value and quality.
You will:-
be part of the team transforming the landscape for NHS procurement.
assess bids from potential logistic service providers
*** Evaluation Training will be provided ***
Interested? Please take a look at the details on the next slides and get in touch.

6. Inbound Logistics & Transhipment (Subcontracted Service)
THE LOGISTICS SERVICE
The Logistics operation has two services, Core and Home Delivery Service (HDS).
Core has five functional areas and two subcontracted services
HDS has three sub services
Core Logistics Service
Transporting
Home Delivery Service
Warehouse
Transport
Warehousing
Operational Finance
Customer Services
Inventory Management
Internal Audit
Customer Services
Inbound Logistics & Transhipment
(Subcontracted Service)

7. Do you have one of these attributes ?
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Do you have one of these attributes ?
Clinical Commissioning Expertise
This refers to an ability to identify if a submission provides sufficient confidence of understanding interactions with NHS staff and Service Users in the Home Delivery Service (HDS). These people need not be Clinicians but will need to understand the Clinical interactions in order to evaluate the bids.
Materials Management Expertise
This refers to experience and understanding of internal logistics processes associated with managing an internal store within a trust or hospital location. These people should be familiar with stock management, order management, picking, packing and delivery of items to customers. They need not be currently involved in managing an internal store but should have some experience of doing so.
Supply Chain Customer Service Operation
This refers to experience dealing with a Single Point of Access Customer Services function and understanding the operational outcomes. This can be either as a provider or as a customer, however extensive daily exposure is a requisite.

8. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR EVALUATORS WITH EXPERTISE IN:
Do you have one of these attributes ?
Supplier Management Expertise
This refers to an ability to identify if a submission provides sufficient confidence that a bid shows an understanding of inventory management. The bidder also needs to demonstrate an ability to build sustainable and credible relationships with Suppliers.
HDS Contract Management Expertise
This refers to direct experience of managing an HDS supplier.

9. EVALUATION TIMELINE
The below table sets out the timeline for the evaluation process . Evaluators will be required to commit to this timeline and attend all meetings.   
Action
Anticipated Date
No of days
Output
Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Doc to be completed
 09th of October
 1 day turnaround
Signed declaration returned to prior to receiving bid responses.
Evaluator’s Workshop
26th , 27th & 28th September, 2017
10:30am – 2pm
Information on specification/evaluation criteria/guidance on scoring process/rules of participation
Award Questionnaires received for evaluator review and scoring
10th October 2017
Approx. 10 days over a 22 day period per Lot (depending on number of bidders)
Completed individual scoring and comments through DH Exchange
Evaluation period
16th October – 3rd November 2017
4 weeks
Moderation Meeting
25th of October
1 day required in London
Moderated technical scores for suppliers
Clarification Meeting
31st October – 1st November 2017
Provisional if required
Clarification meeting with potential providers if needed

10. Do you want to be part of transforming the procurement landscape in the NHS? Please contact for more details and information