NHS fire and safety risk procurement solution goes live

A procurement solution to tackle fire and safety risks in NHS buildings has gone live.

(c) Cullan Smith/Unsplash

(c) Cullan Smith/Unsplash

The new framework agreement, Building Safety and Fire Compliance, has been launched by corporate services provider, NHS Shared Business Services.

Brendan Griffin-Ryan, NHS SBS senior category manager, said: ‘The NHS must prioritise fire safety to prevent incidents similar to Grenfell from occurring in healthcare settings, where the impact could be catastrophic.

‘Our framework agreement provides the NHS with a comprehensive range of services. It aligns with key health and safety regulations—ensuring seamless integration and adherence to all compliance in critical areas like fire safety, water treatment, and asbestos management, crucial for maintaining the safety and integrity of NHS buildings, protecting patients, staff, and visitors.'

The framework agreement provides a full compliance offer, including active and passive fire safety, fire risk assessment, and consultancy services, essential to mitigate risks such as life hazards, liability, operational disruption, reputational damage and legal penalties.

NHS SBS's framework agreement allows procurement teams to access vetted suppliers for specialist services like asbestos management, legionella treatment, authorising engineers, and fire safety, quickly and compliantly. It includes suppliers from multinationals to regional small and medium-sized enterprises.

For more information, contact the NHS SBS team at: sbs.hello@nhs.net.

For more information about NHS SBS framework agreements click: Framework Agreements | NHS SBS 

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