NHS Supply Chain Authorised Supplier

Sim & Skills is an authorised NHS Supply Chain supplier

Sim & Skills Ltd is authorised to supply Simulation Devices and Services via the NHS Supply Chain Framework.

Contract Reference Number: 2022/S 000-031912 – Simulation Devices & Services

The Framework saves you money and time. You access preferential prices that have already been negotiated, so you do not need to go out to tender.

To order via the framework, email sales@simandskills.com

Who can buy through the framework?

NHS Trusts
- Acute or Foundation NHS Trusts
- Ambulance NHS Trusts
- Community NHS Trusts
- Mental Health NHS Trusts
Educational institutions
- Universities
- Colleges
- Schools
National public services
- Prisons
- Local Authorities
- Ministry of Defence
Service providers to the NHS
- Private hospitals (Spire, Bupa, BMI, non-NHS dentists etc.)
GP surgeries
Charities and not-for-profit organisations
Independent sector providers
Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)
NHS Commissioning and allied organisations
Crown Dependencies
Devolved Authorities

What the framework covers

The Simulation Devices and Services agreement covers a wide range of training products: rescue manikins, birthing simulators, full body simulation manikins, airway management trainers, IV training arms and many more. Manikins are available in different skin tones, sizes and levels of complexity.

Please note: to order products via the direct route, quote your unique reference number when you place an order.

Why buy through NHS Supply Chain?

Savings

Pay less – preferential prices negotiated on your behalf, with a wide range of product options so you can select what is fit for purpose and value for money.
Leave the tendering to them – NHS Supply Chain procurement specialists handle tendering, saving you time and money.
Back office savings – e-ordering and consolidated deliveries reduce administration costs.
Switching opportunities – a variety of products from multiple awarded suppliers. Speak to your NHS Supply Chain Customer Relationship Manager about savings through switching.

Knowledge and support

Dedicated Customer Relationship Managers – your day-to-day contact for queries, savings opportunities and service levels.
NHS Supply Chain Buyers – procurement specialists who advise on new and alternative products.
Implementation Team – help with new processes and training when introducing new products.
Customer Assurance – products are clinically assured through the CaPA process, supported by engagement with clinical users.

Peace of mind

Dependable deliveries – backed by one of the world's largest logistics companies.
Compliant procurement – the framework is awarded in accordance with public procurement legislation.
Sustainability – NHS Supply Chain is certified to ISO 14001 for environmental management, and framework suppliers have demonstrated plans for tackling economic inequality, fighting climate change, equal opportunity and wellbeing under PPN 06/20.