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PRO-CURE awards new video-conferencing contract to help NHS trusts communicate more effectively and reduce costs.

PRO-CURE awards new video-conferencing contract to help NHS trusts communicate more effectively and reduce costs.

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May 2010

NHS commercial agency PRO-CURE has awarded Computacenter a new contract for the supply of videoconferencing solutions for more than 75 trusts across the South of England.

The agreement, which is worth up to £1 million, provides fast and efficient access to video-conferencing technologies for NHS trusts that are members of three collaborative procurement organisations: PROCURE, East of England and South East Coast NHS procurement hubs.

Gareth Davies, Senior Category Manager for PRO-CURE, said: “The contract ensures trust staff can be confident they are working with a preapproved supplier who understands their needs and has demonstrated good value for money with reliable video-conferencing from best in class brands.”

As the contracted supplier, NHS trusts will be able to use Computacenter to supply, install and configure new video-conferencing systems based on a range of technologies. It will also provide consultancy, training and support services as required and undertake a free assessment of trusts’ current video-conferencing facilities to ensure they are taking full advantage of their existing assets.

Juliet Clark, NHS Client Director at Computacenter commented, “With NHS staff increasingly working in the community, video-conferencing provides an efficient and cost-effective platform for virtual meetings and education sessions. By reducing the need for travel between sites, NHS trusts can free up time and cut travel costs and carbon emissions.”

PRO-CURE is the major NHS provider of commercial services across NHS South Central. Established in 2006 as the Collaborative Procurement Hub for the NHS South Central region, it provides purchasing, productivity and performance, healthcare contracting and consultancy services.

Computacenter has extensive experience of working with public sector organisations to implement cost-effective and reliable videoconferencing solutions, including East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, London Fire and Strathclyde Police.

The two-year agreement went live in March.

NHS trusts who would like a free videoconferencing assessment or further information should contact Terry Dolan at Computacenter at: terry.dolan@computacenter.com or call: 01707 631201.

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