Siemens IT Solutions and Services has been awarded a framework contract by NHS Connecting for Health, on behalf of the NHS.  This enables Siemens to compete for a range of services under a number of Service Categories including Consultancy, non-clinical ICT Application, Communications and Network Services, Website, Managed Desktop Solution Services, Helpdesk and Systems Integration.

The contract, one of a number awarded, will enable the streamlined procurement of IT systems and services from suppliers who have demonstrated experience in the health sector and can be used to support both National Programme for IT (NPfIT) related work and wider IT related projects. 

Matt Key, Head of Public Sector Sales at Siemens IT Solutions and Services said "Siemens has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the provision of healthcare systems and services, and we will be able to bring this to bear in the services provided through the ASCC framework.”

Siemens IT Solutions and Services is an internationally leading provider of IT solutions and services. It covers the entire IT service chain from a single source, from consulting to system integration, right through to the management of IT infrastructures. In addition, Siemens IT Solutions and Services extends the range of offerings of the Siemens sectors to include software developments and IT solutions. With its comprehensive know-how and industry-specific knowledge, Siemens IT Solutions and Services provides measurable added value for its customers. The Siemens division employs around 43,000 people and posted annual sales of about 5.4 billion euros in fiscal year 2007, of which some 70 percent are generated outside of Siemens. More information at: www.siemens.com/it-solutions. 

For more information contact:
Gabrielle Williamson 01276 696454
Alistair Appleton 01276 690221