Procurement professionals in the National Health Service will have to cope with increased demands from clinicians as they get to grips with bigger purchasing budgets.
Q: I’ve heard a lot about third-generation (3G) telecommunications, but when will the new phones be available, and will they be of any use to purchasers?
A massive drive to improve procurement in the National Health Service has been unveiled by Lord Hunt, the health minister, who attacked the present standards as “unacceptable”.