Social Value Portal joins SBS Framework as pre-approved supplier

NHS trusts can now access Social Value Portal’s consultancy and advisory services directly via the SBS Framework.

Designed for NHS trusts, and accessible to all public sector organisations, the framework agreement provides a compliant route to market for the provision of consultancy and advisory services, with a particular focus on meeting healthcare sector needs.

By going through the framework due diligence and application process we have made access to Social Value services easier and faster to procure for NHS Trusts.

What’s in it for NHS trust buyers?

There are many time and resource-saving elements to sourcing a supplier from the SBS Framework:

• Choose from a range of pre-approved suppliers
• Direct award – the agreement gives freedom, flexibility, and ease for all contracting authorities to direct award to their preferred supplier(s)
• Contracting authorities can use the framework to increase value and obtain competitive pricing through further competition
• A range of pricing options are available for different grades of consultants to offer value for money
• Customers and suppliers have one set of contractual terms and conditions, avoiding the need for redrafting and/or renegotiating terms for each procurement exercise 

Read more about the framework here or find out more about how to bring Social Value into your NHS trust.