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The NHS supplier timeline
| When | What the NHS asks |
|---|---|
| April 2022 | NHS tenders give at least 10% of the score to net zero and social value. |
| April 2023 | Contracts above £5 million a year need a Carbon Reduction Plan for UK Scope 1, 2 and five Scope 3 categories. |
| April 2024 | Every new procurement asks for something: a Carbon Reduction Plan above £5 million a year, a Net Zero Commitment below. |
| 6 April 2026 | NHS Supply Chain tenders need Evergreen Level 1, including a PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plan, at tender close. |
| 1 April 2027 | Contracts of £5 million a year or more and all new frameworks need a global plan covering all relevant Scope 3. |
| April 2028 | Carbon footprints for individual products supplied to the NHS. |
| 2030 | The NHS only buys from suppliers that meet or exceed its net zero commitments. |
For the full picture, with what each document must contain and how to get ready for 2027, read our guide to NHS supplier net zero requirements.