What is ProCure 21+?
ProCure21+ is a procurement method for publicly funded NHS Capital Schemes. It is the successor to the ProCure 21 National Framework. It will be used to deliver a variety of healthcare projects, including acute sector projects such as emergency departments and maternity units; community hospitals and mental health facilities. The Framework is also available to the various Agencies and Authorities that also provide services to the NHS.
ProCure21+ offers a partnering method of construction under the NEC Contract Option 3, Target Cost. An NHS Trust is able to select a Principal Supply Chain Partner (PSCP) from the ProCure21+ Framework without having to use the OJEU process. Each of the PSCPs offers a range of services that will help a Trust to plan, design, approve, and construct their scheme. Once a final design is agreed both parties agree a Guaranteed Maximum Price before construction starts.
ProCure21+ offers rapid mobilisation of projects with supply-chains with extensive NHS experience. It provides joint incentives, long-term relationships, performance measurement and support from the Department of Health. NHS Trusts enjoy more certainty of time, cost and quality than the NHS has experienced before. There is no cost premium for this.
Under the previous ProCure 21 Framework, nearly 700 NHS schemes have been delivered through ProCure21’s £4.2bn programme. In 2009, 95% of schemes were delivered on time and budget. To date there has been no litigation on any ProCure21 scheme.
