MTS has applied for and been appointed by NHS Commercial Solutions to their Framework Agreement Lot 2: Professional Consultancy Services. This is an exciting breakthrough for MTS as there has been no previous framework for Equipment related Advisory Services.

Following the Lord Carter report most NHS Trusts are encouraged to procure services from a framework, which this now provides. This is effective from 1st September 2016 for 4 years.

SCHEDULE 5

Lot 2

Professional Consultancy

Professional, clinical and technical advice on Diagnostic, Cardiology and Medical equipment including but not limited to Business Case support, Bid Management and Contract Management.

Advice on appropriate financial options

Equipment audit and service redesign programmes.