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BIVDA host Spring Sustainability Seminar

We were delighted to welcome an amazing group of speakers to our Spring Sustainability Seminar. We heard from the Wales, Scotland and England Sustainability Leads about each of their sustainable targets, roadmaps and supplier requirements. It was interesting to hear how they align and compare in their approaches. Thank you to Alexandra Hammond, NHS England, Stevie McLaughlin, National Services Scotland…
Ben Kemp
May 1, 2024
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BIVDA EDI Summit 2024

On Tuesday 30 April 2024, BIVDA held our first EDI Summit. For any organisation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity is key to legitimacy.  From attracting and retaining the best possible talent, to minimising risk and maximising performance, a companies EDI offer is a key part of who they are.  Our summit aimed to support members to be leaders in this area.…
Ben Kemp
May 1, 2024
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HealthTech Alliance Event in Parliament

Last week, Ben attended the annual HealthTech Alliance event in the House of Commons Pavilion, hosted by MP for Dewsbury, Mark Eastwood. Alongside Mr Eastwood, Dame Barbara Hakin, the former Deputy Chief Executive of NHS England, and NHS England's Chief Commercial Officer, Jacqui Rock, gave speeches. The event represented a wonderful opportunity for life sciences trade associations, NHS staff, academics…
Ben Kemp
April 29, 2024
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Government launches new free business management course for small businesses

The Government has launched the new Help to Grow: Management Essentials course, a short online course with practical tips and resources for small business leaders. Based on the 12-week Help to Grow: Management Course, Essentials is suited for leaders of newer or smaller SMEs, or those who are looking to explore the principles of business growth and management before taking…
Ben Kemp
April 29, 2024
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Procurement Act 2024: Update and Tools

Following the laying of secondary legislation last month, a ‘go-live’ date for the new regime of Monday 28 October 2024 has been established. To mark the beginning of the six month preparation period, the Government has launched the official e-learning product. This is a key learning product to support practitioners in implementing the new regime. The e-learning is aimed at…
Ben Kemp
April 29, 2024
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Innovate UK Smart grant for micro companies and SMEs

Innovate UK is investing up to £25 million in the best game-changing and world-leading ideas, designed for swift, successful commercialisation. The Innovate UK Smart grant has focused scope and eligibility criteria to support micro, small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their partners in developing genuinely new innovations with significant potential for rapid economic return to the UK. The application process…
Ben Kemp
April 29, 2024
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EU Parliament have approved the EU Commission’s proposal published on 23/1/24

The European Parliament have approved the European Commission’s (EC) proposal published on January 23, 2024. This proposal asks to amend the EU MDR (2017/745) and EU IVDR (2017/746) regarding the transitional extension for certain IVD devices, gradual roll out of EUDAMED and obligations in case of supply interruption. What does this mean? The additional time granted to manufacturers depends on…
Ben Kemp
April 29, 2024
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Watch Springboard DBT webinar featuring Mark Oakes

Last week, the BIVDA Springboard Programme were pleased to welcome Mark Oakes, Head of Life Sciences at the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). Mark delivered a fantastic webinar to introduce DBT to our Springboard members and to help us explore all the ways we can work together to continue to build a strong UK life sciences industry. The webinar is available…
Ben Kemp
April 29, 2024
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MIC drop launches HRCs

From 1st April, 14 new HealthTech Research Centres (HRCs) replaced the former MedTech and IVD Co-operatives hosted by the National Institute for Health and care Research (NIHR). Chief Executive Helen Dent presented to the NIHR team to maintain our ties into the new structure.  The HRCs are built to pull together healthcare professionals and industry. Helen set out how how…
Ben Kemp
April 24, 2024
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