Urgent call for collaborators during the initial phase of the VBP program launch
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced plans for Value Based Procurement (VBP) pilots in the National Health Service (NHS) starting from September 2025. This initiative is part of the UK government's Life Sciences Sector Plan, aiming to enhance medtech procurement and innovation.
NHS Trusts and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) of all sizes and specialties are invited to participate in these pilots. The call for participation is open across all seven regions of the NHS in England. Interested organizations should contact [email protected] to express their interest.
The VBP pilots will involve procurement for any MedTech product that falls under the Medical Device Regulations 2002, including equipment, digital, consumable, and implantable products. Participating organizations will procure MedTech products in line with the draft guidance, allowing any learnings from the pilots to be incorporated before the final version is rolled out in early Spring 2026.
The DHSC has also asked MedTech suppliers to approach NHS partners who could pilot the draft guidance, with a deadline of 22nd August 2025. This call is part of the rollout of Value Based Procurement (VBP) in the NHS in England.
It's important to note that there is no current information indicating an urgent call for NHS organizations to nominate themselves for VBP pilots by 22nd August 2022. The latest available records show that Value Based Procurement pilots and related standard guidance initiatives in the NHS are being actively promoted in 2025, not 2022.
The NHS 10-Year Plan and the Life Sciences Sector plan commit the government to publishing national VBP guidance in early Spring 2026. The DHSC is urging for potential VBP pilot projects to be identified, marking a significant step forward in the advancement of the Value Based Procurement methodology.
This article was prepared using AI and was published in "Insights". Other related articles discussing VBP include "Can one written question deliver a paradigm shift in NHS purchasing?" and "Value-based procurement: all eyes on a new methodology?" published in "Medical Device Manufacturing Insights".
As the VBP methodology continues to advance, it's an exciting time for the NHS and the medtech industry. The pilots in 2025 present a unique opportunity for NHS organizations to contribute to the development of this innovative approach to procurement.
- The Life Sciences Sector Plan of the UK government is introducing Value Based Procurement (VBP) in the National Health Service (NHS), focusing on medtech procurement and innovation.
- The medtech industry and lifestyle of NHS organizations may significantly change as the VBP pilots planned for September 2025 promote health-and-wellness by enhancing medical-conditions management.
- In the realm of business and technology, the VBP pilots encompass any MedTech product that falls under the Medical Device Regulations 2002, both traditional and digital solutions.
- General-news outlets, such as "Insights," are reporting on Value Based Procurement participation, implementation, and its potential impact on the medtech industry.
