Publication: The 2020/21 audit of NHS National Services Scotland

by Auditor General

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) used emergency procurement provisions to award PPE contracts without competition during the first wave of Covid-19. There was some variation in the contracts, but auditors were satisfied with the procurement arrangements.

Main report
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NHS National Services Scotland 2020/21 Annual Audit Report
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News release
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Split of revenue funding showing increasing reliance on non-recurring elements, 2015/16 to 2020/21
Exhibit 1
Cost of PPE shipped by NHS NSS, January 2020 to July 2021
Exhibit 2
Summary of contract awards to new suppliers
Exhibit 3