11 new partnerships have been signed to deliver new hospitals across England.

These agreements bring together NHS trusts and leading construction organisations to deliver 11 hospital schemes through a new collaborative approach that is designed to build modern hospitals more efficiently.

The partnerships will deliver a new, modern, standardised approach to designing, building and operating hospitals, known as Hospital 2.0.

Hospital 2.0 will improve quality and productivity while creating healthcare environments that are safer, more sustainable and fit for the future, by combining national standards, digital innovation and modern methods of construction.

The Hospital 2.0 Alliance brings together the New Hospital Programme, NHS trusts and construction partners in long-term partnerships designed to transform how hospitals are delivered.

The approach enables organisations to share expertise, apply consistent standards and continuously improve delivery across multiple schemes.

Under the new delivery model, NHS trusts will still be responsible for delivering hospitals that reflect the needs of their local communities.

The long-term partnerships are designed to encourage collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement throughout delivery.

Karin Smyth, Minister of State for Health, said: "For too long, the construction of new hospitals has been bogged down by bureaucratic procurement processes, even after full approval and funding was in place, and we’re determined to change that.

"The changes announced today are a major step forward in streamlining the procurement process. Patients can look forward to new hospitals being delivered quicker, industry can plan with certainty, and taxpayers can be assured that we are getting maximum value for their money.

"With stronger collaboration, shared learning and a boost for jobs, this further demonstrates this government’s commitment to the New Hospital Programme, providing world-class facilities for the NHS and helping the economy in the process."

Natalie Forrest, Chief Programme Officer for the New Hospital Programme, said: "The Hospital 2.0 Alliance marks an important milestone for the New Hospital Programme and a new way of delivering major public infrastructure. By bringing together NHS organisations and industry as genuine partners, we’re creating a model that combines national consistency with local leadership. Together, we’ll deliver hospitals that are safer, more sustainable and designed to meet the needs of patients and staff for generations to come."