NHS England confirms NHS Workforce Alliance is accredited as an approved framework provider

We’re pleased to announce that NHS England has confirmed that the NHS Workforce Alliance has been accredited as part of the first wave of their Framework Host Accreditation process.

In August 2023, NHS England announced their commitment to simplifying procurement for NHS buyers by consolidating and removing framework duplication, launching their Framework Accreditation Programme. This initiative ensures framework providers (hosts) must adhere to a strict set of host standards, covering such aspects as value for money, effective supplier management, service quality to the NHS and implementation of social value and NHS policy. Accreditation of individual frameworks will follow as part of the programme.

As of 1 April 2024, NHS organisations purchasing goods and services will be required to do so from the list of Accredited Framework Hosts, which is available on the NHS England website.