NHS Standard Contract Consultation 2022/23

This consultation sought views on proposed changes to the NHS Standard Contract for 2022/23, which was used by NHS commissioners to procure most healthcare services in England, excluding primary care. It covered both the full-length contract and a shorter-form version for less complex services.

The updates were set in the context of the Health and Care Act reforms, which introduced Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) as the new commissioners responsible for arranging services and contracting with providers. The NHS Standard Contract continued to provide a nationally mandated framework to ensure consistent standards, reduce administrative burden, and support fair competition between NHS and independent providers.

The consultation invited feedback on the proposed changes and broader improvements, with the Contract expected to evolve over time to reduce bureaucracy and support greater integration across local health systems.

Download the relevant documents:

Click HERE to download the consultation document.

Click HERE to download the BHTA response to this consultation.