The agencies used and links to their websites are as follows:
Buying Solutions – The national agency for UK public sector government departments, including the Department of Health. Examples of contracts used include IT and telecommunication requirements
www.buyingsolutions.gov.uk
NHS Purchasing and Supplies Agency (PASA) - Examples of contracts used include pharmaceuticals and agencies providing temporary staff.
www.pasa.nhs.uk
NHS Supply Chain – Negotiates framework agreements on behalf of the NHS for a wide range of medical, catering, cleaning and stationery consumables.
www.supplychain.nhs.uk