NHS Shared Business Services's Construction and Estates framework agreements have been awarded full verification under the Constructing the Gold Standard Verification Scheme.

The Gold Standard Verification Scheme, developed by Constructing Excellence in collaboration with King’s College London and supported by the UK government, is designed to improve public sector construction procurement by driving better value, reducing risk and supporting net zero outcomes.

Being awarded the standard shows that NHS SBS frameworks align with the 24 recommendations set out in the independent Constructing the Gold Standard review, which promotes collaborative, transparent and outcomes-led approaches to procurement and delivery.

The verification scheme independently assesses framework providers to ensure their processes, contracts and governance demonstrate measurable compliance with these principles.

Anjub Ali, Senior Construction and Infrastructure Category Lead at NHS SBS, said: “Achieving Gold Standard verification for our Construction and Estates frameworks is a significant endorsement of the robust, collaborative and forward-looking approach we have taken to procurement.

“It demonstrates our commitment to delivering real value for the NHS and wider public sector - ensuring projects are not only cost-effective, but also safer, more sustainable and aligned with long-term strategic outcomes.

“We are incredibly proud to support our customers with framework agreements that reflect best practice and help drive innovation, supply chain collaboration and net zero ambitions across healthcare estates.”