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Credentialling Update

For members who find themselves needing to sign up with Intellicentrics Sec3ure, this is a reminder that there is an exclusive discount for BIVDA members of 10% per registration. We have agreed with Intellicentrics, who have worked with hospitals on the sector’s behalf, that BIVDA members who sign up for “LABS” with the Intellicentrics system will only be asked for…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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UK permitted to enter second phase of CPTPP trade bloc negotiations

Joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership trade bloc is one step closer as the UK moves into the second phase of accession talks In the early hours of this morning, it was confirmed that the UK can move into the second phase of negotiations to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a free trade area worth £8.4…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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Consultation on the interpretation and application of PPN 06/21

NHS England’s position on what to ask suppliers for is under consideration and the wording that was in the survey previously didn’t reflect this and has been updated. They are seeking supplier feedback on Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This consultation is open to suppliers to respond to by the 28 February 2022 at 5pm. This week we welcomed Alexandra Hammond,…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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Environmental and Social Sustainability Programme Lead appointed at BIVDA!

BIVDA is delighted to announce that we have contracted Sarah Joy Newton from Amethyst Connect to join our team who will be dedicated to supporting members in Sustainability and Social Value. During 2022, we expect to see the launch of NHS England and Improvement’s Evergreen Supplier Framework, and the adoption of PPN 06/20 where all NHS tenders need to include…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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Health Network North seeks an interested partner for the development of a PSA self-testing device

Health Network North (an AHSN NENC and Innovation Super Network partnership), has announced the launch of a new unmet need call, in partnership with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust and the Northern Cancer Alliance. The search is to find a partner to help with the development of a device, allowing patients to…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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Government plans to scrap free COVID tests imminently

It is expected that next week ministers will announce plans to phase out free COVID tests. The “living with COVID strategy”, to be released on Monday, will reportedly signal the end of free COVID testing and the tracing system. However, it is not known whether these plans will apply solely to England or the UK entirely. The plan, which is…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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Moderna in talks to open new UK site

A report in the FT has revealed that Moderna are discussing opening a manufacturing facility in the UK. This follows a meeting between Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid and Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel in Boston last week. It is believed that the site will be adaptable, so as to be at the forefront of the battle against any…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2022
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