Introduction to the Commercial Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework (CCIAF)

This event is a repeat of the event on 20/03/2025, you do not need to attend both.

Are you working in NHS Procurement and Supply Chain and hearing about the Commercial Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework (CCIAF) for the first time? Not sure what it is, why it matters, or what it means for you?

Join us for this introductory session, designed for those new to CCIAF, to provide a clear and simple overview of what it is and why should sign-up for the next cohort.

Who Is It For?
This session is for anyone working in NHS Procurement, Supply Chain, or Commercial functions who is unfamiliar with CCIAF and wants to understand its purpose and impact. It is particularly relevant for:

• Procurement & Supply Chain Teams – Understand how CCIAF applies to your work.
• Contract & Commercial Managers – Learn how CCIAF supports better commercial outcomes.
• Finance, Governance and Senior Leaders – Gain insight into the strategic importance of CCIAF.
  
  

What You’ll Learn:
✅ What is CCIAF? – A straightforward explanation of the framework and its purpose.

✅ Why is it important? – How it supports NHS Procurement and Supply Chain teams.

✅ Who does it apply to? – Understanding the scope and who needs to be involved.

✅ What happens next? – What you can expect moving forward and how to prepare.

✅ Q&A session – Your chance to ask any questions.

No prior knowledge of CCIAF is needed—this is the perfect starting point to get up to speed and understand the essentials.

Further context:

What is CCIAF? - CCIAF is designed to help drive continuous improvement in commercial practices across the public sector.  It provides a structured way to assess current performance, identify areas for growth, and align with best practices to continuously improve commercial capability, efficiency, and effectiveness. Government Functional Standard GovS 008: Commercial and Commercial Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework - GOV.UK

📢 Sign up today!

Please note: An MS Teams meeting invite will not be sent until 24 hours before the webinar start time.

For more information, contact england.ccf.cciaf@nhs.net  

We look forward to seeing you there!

This event is a repeat of the event on 20/03/2025, you do not need to attend both.

Questions about this event?

Name: Joe Fowke

Email: joe.fowke1@nhs.net

Telephone: 07542503474