THE NHS IN ENGLAND SPENDS AROUND
£20 BILLION OF TAXPAYERS' MONEY
ON GOODS AND SERVICES EVERY YEAR

Following the election it is clear that there will be major changes across the entire public sector, including the NHS. Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged to increase spending on frontline services within the NHS while cutting red tape – good news for suppliers to the healthcare market.

The Government Opportunities (GO) NHS Procurement Conference 2010 will look at how procurement is changing at all levels within the NHS in England, covering current issues and future plans.

The conference will bring together a number of senior figures from the world of procurement, finance and industry. With the NHS’s focus on regional procurement, the event will feature a variety of speakers who will provide you with the latest local as well as national perspectives. Their task will be to explain what is currently on the agenda for healthcare procurement and to forecast what is likely to happen in the future.

Speakers include:

Duncan Eaton Former Chief Executive, NHS Purchasing & Supply Agency	Bob Dredge Keele University	Peter Akid North West Collaborative Commercial Agency	Steve Shaw Strategic Commercial Advisor, Department of Health	Andrew Rudd Former Chief Operating Officer, NHS Purchasing & Supply Agency

This event is a must for both current and potential suppliers who see the NHS as a strategically important market. You will discover first hand how NHS procurement is evolving and the NHS’s plans for maximising its purchasing power as it comes under ever-increasing financial scrutiny.

Changes in the NHS will mean more opportunities for suppliers – do not miss this chance to find out more