Abrar Jussab • 3 May 2024

NHS Approved Cloud Telephony Supplier UK Guide

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The VoIP Shop has been officially approved as a supplier of the NHS England Advanced Cloud Telephony Better Purchasing framework, effective from April 1st, 2024. This recognition validates their expertise in delivering cloud-based telephony solutions that align with NHS standards. For instance, Our GP VoIP connect solutions are now readily available for procurement by healthcare facilities seeking advanced communication tools to enhance primary care networks (PCNs).

Streamline Your GP Practice Communications with NHS BPF-Approved GP VoIP Connect

The VoIP Shop is proud to announce that our innovative GP VoIP Connect solution is now included on the NHS Better Purchasing Framework (BPF) supplier list. This means GP surgeries and primary care networks can be confident they're choosing a reliable and NHS-approved cloud-based telephony system when they select The VoIP Shop.

What does GP VoIP Connect offer?

  • Enhanced Patient Experience: GP VoIP Connect provides a range of features to improve your patients' experience, such as automated appointment reminders, call queuing to avoid long wait times, and the option to leave voicemails for non-urgent inquiries.
  • Improved Staff Efficiency: Our solution can streamline your workflows with features like call forwarding, which ensures calls reach the right person quickly, and easy access to colleagues via internal extensions.
  • Seamless Integration: GP VoIP Connect integrates seamlessly with existing NHS clinical systems, allowing you to manage calls and patient information effortlessly.

Benefits of Choosing The VoIP Shop as Your NHS BPF Supplier

  • Pre-Committed to the Framework: We are fully committed to the terms of the NHS BPF, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free procurement process for your GP practice.
  • Proven Track Record: The VoIP Shop has a long history of providing reliable and secure communication solutions to businesses across the UK, including many healthcare organizations.
  • Exceptional Support: Our dedicated support team is always available to help you get the most out of your GP VoIP Connect system.

Ready to take your GP practice communications to the next level?

Contact The VoIP Shop today to learn more about GP VoIP Connect and

how it can benefit your surgery or primary care network.

FAQ's

Answers to some of our most commonly asked NHS Approved Cloud Telephone Supplier questions…

What is the Advanced Telephony Better Purchasing framework? 


The Advanced Telephony Better Purchasing Framework (BPF) is a resource for NHS professionals. It helps them choose and purchase cutting-edge, cloud-based phone systems for their GP practices, primary care networks, and integrated care systems.

Who can use it? 


Anyone in the NHS responsible for purchasing a new cloud phone system for their primary care setting can access the BPF. This includes staff at GP surgeries, healthcare, doctors, nurses, primary care networks, and integrated care systems.

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