The data NHSE collects is incomplete, as 55 trusts (out of more than 200) do not routinely provide this data. When we asked NHSE about the completeness of the data, NHSE told us it is working with trusts that are not routinely submitting and considering what other actions and levers it might have available to require people to submit in a timely fashion. It confirmed that one consequence of incomplete returns is that it has to make an estimate of the value of potential procurement savings and...

The data NHSE collects is incomplete, as 55 trusts (out of more than 200) do not routinely provide this data. When we asked NHSE about the completeness of the data, NHSE told us it is working with trusts that are not routinely submitting and considering what other actions and levers it might have available to require people to submit in a timely fashion. It confirmed that one consequence of incomplete returns is that it has to make an estimate of the value of potential procurement savings and recognised that there is more it can do to improve the quality of data.21 20 Qq 72–75; C&AG’s Report, para 2.13 21 Qq 76–79 12 NHS Supply Chain and effi Type: conclusion | Number: 14 | Response status: accepted Government response: The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Recommendation implemented NHSE already uses procurement data to challenge trusts who are not using NHS SC where NHS SC is the better price, and NHS England also challenge NHS SC to ensure they are delivering