PaSA (UK Purchasing and Supplies Agency) aims high for NHS (National Health Service) contracting
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
The UK's National Health Service Purchasing and Supply Agency (PaSA) aims to increase the value of its contracts to supply the NHS from £2.3 billion ($3.3 billion) in 2000-01 to £3.7 Billion in 2003-04. PaSA, which plays a central role in purchasing and supply across the NHS, also aims to achieve savings of 5% of contract value each year. Its goals are set out in its first corporate plan, which details the proposed development of purchasing and supply from until March 31 2004.
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