Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services (DSFS) has been commended with an award for its work in supporting the digitalisation of patient records across the Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The DSFS procurement team has been nationally recognised for its leadership in delivering a major digital transformation project across the NHS.
Working in close partnership with Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (CRH), University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB), and the London Procurement Partnership (LPP), the DSFS team played a central role in securing the prestigious ‘Collaborative Procurement Initiative’ award at the UK National GO Awards.
This accolade celebrates outstanding achievements in public sector procurement—often the unsung foundation of successful service delivery.
The award recognises the team’s work in the procurement of the Nervecentre Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system, which launched simultaneously across CRH and UHDB on 4 February 2025. The system is already transforming patient care by centralising records and enabling instant access to vital information via handheld devices—freeing up clinical time and improving outcomes.
Stuart Ellis, commercial and strategy director at DSFS, said: “This national recognition highlights what can be achieved through innovative thinking and close partnership. The success of this joint EPR procurement project reflects months of tireless work, strategic alignment, and a shared commitment to delivering value for the NHS. I’m extremely proud of our procurement teams in delivering this project.”
The DSFS team was commended for its strategic leadership, cross-organisational coordination, and commitment to delivering a solution that benefits both patients and frontline staff.
The EPR system is expected to return an estimated 4.9 million hours to patient care over seven years and continues to be rolled out across both Trusts throughout 2025 and 2026.
