The New Hospital Programme (NHP) is the biggest single investment in NHS infrastructure in recent decades. Backed by the Government, this programme will see new, state-of-the-art hospitals built across England, helping to improve healthcare for patients and working environments for NHS staff.
But the programme is about more than just new buildings. It’s about building a strong, long-term supply chain of businesses that can support hospital development well into the future. This means there are real opportunities for businesses in Greater Lincolnshire to get involved.
Following the Government’s announcement earlier this year, which included a detailed Plan for Implementation and the launch of the Hospital 2.0 Alliance procurement process, there is now greater clarity about the next steps. This gives suppliers more confidence to plan ahead, invest, and deliver.
What is Hospital 2.0?
Hospital 2.0 is a new approach to designing and building hospitals. It uses modern methods of construction and a standardised design to help deliver projects faster, more sustainably and at better value for money. This approach will require a wide range of expertise - from engineering and construction to digital systems, design, project management and beyond.
How Can Your Business Get Involved?
To support businesses, the NHP team has published a new Supplier Guide. This guide is aimed at potential suppliers of all sizes and includes:
- An overview of the New Hospital Programme and what Hospital 2.0 means
- Details about how the supply chain will be built in partnership with industry
- The skills and capabilities that will be needed over the coming years
- How businesses can stay informed, register interest, and prepare for future opportunities
In addition, a Market Briefing has been recorded, featuring contributions from Government ministers and senior programme leaders. The briefing explains what the updated plans mean for businesses and highlights the vital role the supply chain will play in delivering new hospitals across the country.
If you’re a business in Greater Lincolnshire working in any of the following sectors, this could be an exciting opportunity for you:
- Construction and building services
- Engineering and manufacturing
- Architecture and design
- IT and digital infrastructure
- Project management and logistics
- Skills training and workforce development
You don’t need to be a large company to get involved. The NHP team is keen to hear from SMEs and specialist providers who can offer innovation, expertise, or capacity at any stage of the hospital development journey.
Where to Find Out More
This is a long-term programme, with many opportunities to come. Getting involved now could help your business grow, build new relationships and play a part in shaping the future of the NHS.
For local support or help exploring opportunities like this, don’t forget you can contact the team at Business Lincolnshire.
