Interserve secures share of £4.5bn health framework

SUPPORT services group Interserve, which has bases in Birmingham, West Bromwich and Aldridge, has been named as one of the six Principal Supply Chain Partners (PCSPs) in the new ProCure21+ framework agreement, estimated to be worth up to £4.5bn over its six-year term.

ProCure21+, which begins operating on October 1, is a new framework that will replace the current ProCure21 programme through which Interserve has undertaken 136 schemes on behalf of 52 NHS Trusts since its pilot in 2002.

Like ProCure21 the framework will streamline and improve the procurement process for NHS Trusts across England. This will enable the organisation to select an appropriate supply chain partner to deliver acute, primary care and mental health facilities.

As with ProCure21, there is a commitment to long-term relationships, collaborative working, integrated supply chains and the use of target-cost contracts.

There are a number of new features in ProCure21+ including: a centrally-provided risk evaluation tool, a central repository of technical drawings and information that can be re-used by all clients and supply-chain members, an online monthly monitoring system, the provision of a project start-up workshop by PCSPs on all schemes and the assurance of a VAT-compliant PSCP structure to maximise VAT recovery for NHS clients.  

Adrian Ringrose, Interserve Chief Executive, said: “The creation of ProCure21+ is excellent news. Under ProCure21 Interserve has been able to deliver many high-quality, value-for-money facilities and ProCure21+ will enable us to continue enhancing the health environment to meet the changing needs of the NHS.

“We are well positioned to do this as the only Health Framework Partner supporting the NHS across England, Scotland and Wales.”