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Central procurement and back-office services provider for NHS organisations, offering frameworks, shared services and procurement expertise to drive efficiency and compliance.
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) is a joint venture between the Department of Health and Social Care and Sopra Steria, providing procurement, finance, and HR services to NHS organisations across England. Established to centralise and standardise back-office functions, NHS SBS operates as both a framework provider and shared services organisation.
NHS SBS manages numerous procurement frameworks covering clinical and non-clinical goods and services, from medical devices and pharmaceuticals to facilities management and IT services. These frameworks are designed specifically for NHS requirements, incorporating clinical standards and regulatory compliance obligations.
The organisation also provides transactional procurement services, including purchase-to-pay processes, supplier management, and contract administration. This allows NHS trusts and foundation trusts to access professional procurement expertise without maintaining large in-house teams.
NHS organisations using NHS SBS frameworks benefit from pre-competed agreements that comply with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The frameworks typically offer better value through aggregated purchasing power and reduced procurement costs through shared resources.
NHS SBS frameworks often include innovation partnerships and outcome-based contracting models, particularly relevant for complex clinical services. The organisation maintains supplier relationships and monitors performance, reducing administrative burden on individual NHS trusts.
All NHS SBS frameworks undergo rigorous procurement processes ensuring compliance with UK procurement law and NHS governance requirements. The organisation provides guidance on framework usage, including call-off procedures and mini-competition requirements where applicable.