Today, Emma Whigham (Markets Management Director, NHP) and Dr Abbie Romano (Industrialisation Lead, NHP) spoke at a webinar hosted by the Building Engineering Services Association to provide an update on the NHP programme and our approach to industrialisation.
BESA have made a recording of this webinar available on their website. You can access this here: https://watch.getcontrast.io/register/besa-new-hospital-programme-supply-chain-opportunities
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NHP Industry Bulletin – July 2025
Welcome to our July edition of the New Hospital Programme (NHP) Industry Bulletin.
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If you cannot access the bulletin via the link above, download a copy here: Click here for a PDF copy
This month’s edition includes details on the NHP Single Bedroom Prototype, the launch of the NHP Supply Chain Hub and the first session of the Hospital 2.0 Design Hub.
If you haven’t already, register your interest in the programme and receiving updates via email, by filling in our Survey: New Hospital Programme – Supply Market Survey
If you have any feedback on the Industry Bulletin or if there are any topics of interest for future bulletins, please contact our Markets and Supply Chain Team at nhp.suppliers@nhs.net
NHP Industry Bulletin – June 2025
Welcome to our June edition of the New Hospital Programme (NHP) Industry Bulletin.
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In this edition, we have included a NHP Supplier Guide Feedback Survey. We would appreciate your feedback so that we can continue to improve the Supplier Guide to keep interested suppliers informed of the programme and future supply chain opportunities.
If you haven’t already, register your interest in the programme and receiving updates via email, by filling in our Survey: New Hospital Programme – Supply Market Survey
If you have any feedback on the Industry Bulletin or if there are any topics of interest for future bulletins, please contact our Markets and Supply Chain Team at nhp.suppliers@nhs.net
NHP Announces Hospital 2.0 Alliance Shortlist
Today the New Hospital Programme (NHP) held an event to kick start the next stage of procurement with shortlisted suppliers for the Hospital 2.0 Alliance. Sixteen shortlisted suppliers have now received an Invitation to Participate in Dialogue (ITPD) to compete for places on the new 12-year, £37bn Delivery Alliance.
This strategic, long-term, multi-supplier framework agreement will be used by NHS Trusts across the country to appoint Alliance Partners responsible for the detailed design, construction and handover of individual new hospital schemes between 2025 and 2040.
The dialogue with bidders is due to conclude in autumn, with places on the framework expected to be awarded by the end of the year.
The shortlisted suppliers are:
Successful Candidates / Lead Party:
- BAM Construction Limited
- Bovis Construction (Europe) Limited
- Bouygues UK
- Dragados Sociedad Anonima
- FCC Construcción SA
- Integrated Health Projects (IHP)
- John Graham Construction Limited
- John Sisk & Son
- Kier Construction Limited
- Laing O’Rourke Delivery Limited
- McLaren Construction Limited
- Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure Ltd
- Multiplex Construction Europe Limited
- Sacyr UK Limited
- Skanska Construction UK Limited
- Willmott Dixon Construction Limited
Ministerial Statement
Karin Smyth MP, Minister of State for Secondary Care, said:
“We’re delighted to be entering the next stages of the procurement process for the New Hospital Programme Alliance, and I wanted to take a moment to reaffirm the Government’s unwavering commitment to delivering this once in a generation programme. As the Secretary of State outlined to Parliament on 20th January 2025, our mission to transform healthcare infrastructure for the future of the NHS remains a priority, as we shift to deliver this new credible plan.
“2025 is off to a fantastic start and we’ve reached several major milestones: the Programme Business Case for 2025 has been approved, the Programme Delivery Partner has been appointed, and the supplier qualification process has been successfully completed. Each of these steps has built real momentum for the year ahead and NHP is on track to award places on the Hospital 2.0 Alliance by the end of the year”
Programme Leadership Statements
Morag Stuart, Chief Programme Officer at the New Hospital Programme, said:
“This announcement marks another significant step forward in transforming how hospital infrastructure is delivered across the UK. Our standardised Hospital 2.0 approach will redefine how we build and operate hospitals – enabling schemes to be delivered faster, more safely and with embedded digital capabilities.
“NHP is progressing at pace and clearly demonstrates the Government’s commitment to transforming healthcare infrastructure. This work will create thousands of jobs and apprenticeships – supporting UK economic growth whilst building the enduring supply chain capability needed for future delivery.”
Rick Lennard, Executive Commercial Director at the New Hospital Programme, said:
“It’s fantastic to see such a strong shortlist of both established and new market entrants, including both UK and international organisations. Through a collaborative allocation process, NHS Trusts will use the delivery alliance to appoint suppliers to work with them to deliver new hospitals across the country, that bring NHP’s vision to life.
“The Hospital 2.0 Alliance is a true partnership between NHS England, trusts and our supply chain partners, underpinned by the Hospital 2.0 Alliance Agreement that defines how we’ll work together efficiently and maximise social value.
“Looking ahead, we’re encouraging suppliers of all sizes to start preparing now. Thousands of contract opportunities will be created across the UK. This is a nationally important programme, and we welcome innovative partners who can help us deliver it.”
Background
In January 2025 the Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, launched the NHP Plan for Implementation. This confirmed that the programme would be backed by up to £15b of investment for each five-year spending period, averaging £3b a year by 2030.
The plan confirmed that 16 schemes would start construction between 2025 and 2030, including seven sites constructed primarily with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) which were already proceeding at pace due to the substantive safety risks to staff and patients. To find out more, please click here.
NHP Industry Bulletin – May 2025
Welcome to our May edition of the New Hospital Programme (NHP) Industry Bulletin.
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If you cannot access the bulletin via the link above, download a copy here: Click here for a PDF copy
If you haven’t already, register your interest in the programme and receiving updates via email, by filling in our Survey: New Hospital Programme – Supply Market Survey
If you have any feedback on the Industry Bulletin or if there are any topics of interest for future bulletins, please contact our Markets and Supply Chain Team at nhp.suppliers@nhs.net
NHP Industry Bulletin – March 2025
Welcome to our March edition of the New Hospital Programme (NHP) Industry Bulletin.
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If you cannot access the bulletin via the link above, download a copy here: Click here for a PDF copy
In this bulletin, we have included links to our updated NHP Supplier Guide and NHP Market Briefing. We would appreciate your feedback in response to our Skills & Apprenticeship Snap Poll and Market Briefing Questionnaire. Please read the NHP Industry Bulletin to access the links.
If you haven’t already, register your interest in the programme and receiving updates via email, by filling in our Survey: New Hospital Programme – Supply Market Survey
If you have any feedback on the Industry Bulletin or if there are any topics of interest for future bulletins, please contact our Markets and Supply Chain Team at nhp.suppliers@nhs.net
Market Briefing 2025
Following the Government’s announcement on the New Hospital Programme: Plan for Implementation in January, we are pleased share the details of our the recorded NHP Market Briefing 2025.
The briefing provides interested suppliers with an overview from Karin Smyth MP, the Minister of State for Health (Secondary Care), Natalie Forrest, NHP Senior Responsible Owner, and Morag Stuart, NHP Chief Programme Officer, on what the Plan for Implementation means for businesses and the critical role industry must play in the delivery of the new hospitals.
To receive a link to your inbox to access the briefing, contact us at nhp.suppliers@nhs.net with the Subject: ‘Market Briefing’.
Click here to access the ‘NHP Market Briefing Frequently Asked Questions’ document.
Click here to access the ‘NHP Market Briefing 2025 Slides’.
NHP Industry Bulletin – February 2025
Welcome to our February edition of the New Hospital Programme (NHP) Industry Bulletin.
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If you cannot access the bulletin via the link above, download a copy here: Click here for a PDF copy
If you haven’t already, register your interest in the programme and receiving updates via email, by filling in our Survey: New Hospital Programme – Supply Market Survey
If you have any feedback on the Industry Bulletin or if there are any topics of interest for future bulletins, please contact our Supply Market Management team at nhp.suppliers@nhs.net
Celebrating NHP Apprentices
We are thrilled to support National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) and shine a light on our inspirational apprentices gaining skills for life in the New Hospital Programme.
NAW is part of the Department for Education’s ongoing #SkillsforLife campaign which is engaging young people, adult learners, and employers with government skills and training programmes, building the foundations for an enduring national capacity.
Gracie Quinn applied for a number of apprenticeship schemes and successfully secured a role with NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group as part of the project support team in the NHP. Since starting, Gracie achieved a Level 3 Business and Administration qualification, providing her with transferable skills for her next role at the Integrated Care Board (ICB).
Louis Brown is an Apprentice Surveyor for NHP. Louis worked in the construction industry prior to starting his apprenticeship and was introduced to colleagues in construction management, who were supportive in signposting Louis to relevant apprenticeship schemes.
Visit NHP Linkedin page for more details.
For information on how to hire an apprentice visit www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/employers
NHP launches Hospital 2.0 Alliance procurement process
The New Hospital Programme (NHP) has launched the formal procurement process for its Hospital 2.0 Alliance framework.
This strategic, long-term, multi-supplier framework agreement will be used by Trusts across the country to appoint Alliance Partners who will provide the detailed design, construction and handover of individual new hospital schemes between 2025 and 2040.
The Selection Questionnaire (SQ) process will run until early May 2025, when suppliers will be shortlisted. The tender process will run until Autumn 2025 with places on the framework expected to be awarded towards the end of the year.
Companies intending to bid for a place on the framework should visit: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004765-2025?origin=SearchResults&p=2
In addition, NHS England will launch its ProCure24 framework with Crown Commercial Service to support the wider NHS Estates and Facilities work beyond the New Hospital Programme. We’re excited to bring this to market in 2026.
Morag Stuart, Chief Programme Officer at the New Hospital Programme, said:
“This is a significant milestone that reiterates the government’s commitment to the programme and will give industry confidence that delivery of NHP is proceeding at pace. We know that our future supply chain is eager to join us on our journey to transform the way we deliver healthcare infrastructure in the NHS.
“We recognise the need to build long-term, collaborative relationships with our supply chain to ensure that we drive improvements in productivity throughout each wave of investment, and the benefits of the programmatic approach are realised. That’s why our Hospital 2.0 Alliance approach is underpinned by values of partnership and collaboration.”
Rick Lennard, Executive Commercial Director at the New Hospital Programme, said:
“The Hospital 2.0 Alliance has been designed to provide fair and equitable commercial terms and conditions needed to unlock the supply chain’s commitment to the sector, and the investment required to create enduring capacity and capability needed to build our country’s next wave of hospitals.”
“We are confident that creating this collaborative, enterprise approach with industry will ensure NHP achieves economies of scale, reduces uncertainty, mitigates critical supply constraints created by the scale of concurrent scheme delivery, and supports wider UK economic growth.”
Background
In January 2025 the Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, launched the NHP Plan for Implementation. This confirmed that NHP would be backed by up to £15b of investment for each five-year spending period, averaging £3b a year by 2030.
The plan confirmed that 16 schemes would start construction between 2025 and 2030, including seven sites constructed primarily with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) which were already proceeding at pace due to the substantive safety risks to staff and patients. To find out more, please click here.