SUPPLIERS
If you're interested in becoming a supplier to Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) or University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), please refer to the information below to find out more.
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Evergreen Assessment
The NHS has committed to reaching net zero by 2040 for the emissions we control directly, and by 2045 for the emissions we influence, through the goods and services we buy from our partners and suppliers. The Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment is an online tool which enables suppliers to engage with the NHS on their sustainability journey and understand how to align with the NHS net zero and sustainability ambitions, including those set out in the NHS net zero supplier roadmap. Follow the link for more information: Evergreen Assessment
Terms & Conditions
As an NHS Organisation, when procuring goods and services from commercial organisations we contract on the NHS Terms and Conditions and follow the Department of Health and Social Care guidelines. For more information, please refer to the following:
Department of Health and Social Care T&Cs
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Counter Fraud
We work closely with the NHS Counter Fraud Authority to detect and prevent fraud within NHS procurement. For further details, to report a concern, or seek advice, please visit the NHS Counter Fraud Authority or contact directly our Local Counter Fraud Specialist:
Colin Edwards
Email: colin.edwards1@nhs.net
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Modern Slavery
We are committed to doing everything in our power to ensure that public spending on goods and services is not funding modern slavery and human rights abuses. We are placing ever stronger emphasis on social value and modern slavery prevention in designing and developing our commercial agreements. We use appropriate governance and risk management policies and processes to manage compliance and ensure action is taken where necessary.
Sustainability
We support both Trusts on their journey to net zero by working closely with our suppliers, on a national and regional level, to influence factors in our control such as non-renewable material use, manufacture and production methods, logistics, recycling options, disposal and supplier capabilities as part of the procurement exercise. You can read more about UHS and HHFT’s Sustainability plans and goals by following the links below: