Commissioning can feel complex, competitive, and opaque. Join us and learn about:
Inside the Commissioner’s Mind: Learn the 2026 priorities for ICBs and how they evaluate provider bids.
The "Winning" Formula: Discover why certain providers consistently win contracts while others struggle to qualify.
Evidence that Matters: Understand how to move beyond "ticking boxes" to demonstrating measurable, data-driven outcomes that commissioners actually value.
Direct Access: Ask the "unaskable" questions during our 15-minute unfiltered Q&A.
Join us for a live session where care providers can ask the questions they rarely get the chance to ask.
Speakers
Prof. Craig Harris
Chief Commissioner and COO, ICB Lancashire and Cumbria
As one of the most senior commissioning voices in the Integrated Care Board, NHS England, Professor Harris oversees strategic funding and large-scale provider selection.
Ruth Kyle
COO & Co-founder, Health Connect
A transformational leader in implementing change management and Care Intelligence System across Health Connect's customer base, Ruth voices the perspective of the Health Connect care leader community through the questions she asks our guests.
The agenda
What will be discussed
1. The 2026 Commissioning Landscape: What are ICBs prioritising right now? 2. The Mechanics of the Bid: Navigating Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) without getting lost. 3. The Innovation Edge: How integrating digital records and real-time data transforms your bid from "standard" to "essential." 4. Live Q&A: Your chance to get direct feedback from the top.
Stop guessing what commissioners want
Come and hear it from them directly. Have burning questions? Sign up and send them to us so you can hear them asked live on the webinar.