Guidance & Recommendations for Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Waste Mitigation in the NHS
Description: NHS England is seeking a supplier to research and evaluate approaches to reducing nitrous oxide/oxygen waste in secondary care settings. The supplier will review national and international evidence, undertake structured stakeholder engagement, develop recommendations for NHS England policy and guidance, and produce practical resources and case studies to support NHS trusts in implementing effective waste mitigation measures. The total budget is upto PS50k excluding VAT.
Summary: NHS England wants a supplier to research and assess ways to reduce nitrous oxide and oxygen waste in NHS secondary care. The work includes reviewing national and international evidence, engaging stakeholders in a structured way, and developing recommendations for NHS England policy and guidance. The supplier must also create practical resources and case studies to help NHS trusts put effective waste-reduction measures into practice. This is a health services assignment, focused on evidence, policy advice and implementation support rather than supplying equipment or delivering clinical care. It is one combined requirement for NHS England; the work is not divided into separate lots. Delivery is for NHS trusts and NHS England, with no specific delivery location stated.