NHS National Services Scotland is a Non Departmental Public Body which provides advice and services to the rest of NHS Scotland. Accountable to the Scottish Government, NSS works at the heart of the health service, providing national strategic support services and expert advice to NHS Scotland.

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is a business support initiative that helps Scottish SMEs, third sector and supported business bid for public and private sector contracts, through its free training, networking events and website.

Working in partnership with Scottish Government, as well as all 32 of Scotland’s local authorities and other SDP members, the Programme helps suppliers connect with these buyers and grow their businesses.

SDP gets local suppliers tender ready, and in doing so helps to diversify supply chains, build stronger regional economies, and link procurement training with Community Wealth Building.

Visit sdpscotland.co.uk for more information.

The HCSA promotes the work of procurement and supply chain staff at all levels in healthcare. The Association provides training events and educational seminars, sponsors awards and hosts three high-profile annual conferences. The governance of the Association rests with the board of Trustees. The Executive runs the day to day business of the Association supported by a National Council of Regional Coordinators , Specialist Area Coordinators and National representatives from across the U.K. HCSA is a registered charity in the UK, is entirely self-financed through a combination of income from conferences, seminars, other training events and advertising. Membership is open to all procurement and supply professionals within the healthcare sector in the UK. We do not currently offer membership to providers of products and services to the healthcare industry. We do however, welcome their attendance and involvement at some of our annual events. The Health Care Supply Association is affiliated with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).

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