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Procurement projects
For information on the topics covered by each of the leader-led projects, please use the links on the left hand side of the page.
Launching the EcoQUIP Plus Statements of Demand: February-April 2021
At the heart of the EcoQUIP + project are the six leader-led innovation procurement projects, each of which address a particular healthcare challenge. During 2020 hospital and support partners have engaged stakeholders across their organisations, reached out to peers and explored the state of the art in each of these challenge areas. The aim was to understand the current situation, what was working and what was not working, and where there was scope for improvement and innovation. The outcome of this work? The identification of the unmet need and the accurate definition of the new requirement.
We are now reaching out an important milestone. Over the next eight weeks we will publish six Statements of Demand and reach out across our peer networks to find other healthcare organisations, practitioners and hospitals with the same, or similar, need and invite them into a period of collaboration to refine the statement of demand in advance of consultation with the supply-chain.
"Across Europe, practitioners and hospitals are facing similar challenges. By working together, we can encourage and enable innovation in the supply-chain to bring forward cost-effective solutions" Gaynor Whyles, JERA Consulting.
We would encourage you to read the Statements of Demand and respond to a short survey by following the links below.
Personalised Surgical Process for Joint Replacements
A joint statement of demand for innovation in the joint replacement care pathway to improve patient outcomes
Led by Corporació Sanitària Parc Taulí (CSPT), Spain
Now launched – please view here
Follow-up Survey here
Smart Emergency Call and Response Solution for Hospitals
A joint statement of demand for innovation in emergency call and response systems
Led by Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos (VULSK).
Now launched - please view here
Follow-up survey here
Towards Zero-Waste Operating Theatres
A joint statement of demand for solutions to support a transition to zero-waste operating theatres
Led by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Now launched - please view here
Environmentally Sustainable Waste Reduction and Management Service for Hospitals
A joint statement of demand for innovation in healthcare waste management
Led by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Now launched - please view here
Innovative Renovation of Hospital Wards
A joint statement of demand for innovation in the renovation of the hospital wards
Led by Sucha Beskidzka Hospital, Poland
Now launched - please view here
Transformation of the Out-Patient Journey
A joint statement of demand for innovation to optimise and personalise hospital out-patient pathways
Led by Policlinico Sant'Orsola-Malpighi in Bologna, Italy
Now launched - please view here
Collaborative Buyers Forum
In order to bring together practitioners, healthcare managers, procurement specialists and others with an interest in innovation procurement, we have created a forum on LinkedIn called the EcoQUIP+ Collaborative Buyers Forum.
This is a group where we would encourage and support users to network, exchange information and expertise, ask questions and discuss their experiences, issues and challenges related to innovation procurement. You will have the opportunity to connect with other expert members that are already part of the community.
Click here to find out more or to join the forum.