FOI:2022/500

Under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am writing to request the following information. This information relates to NHS Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response.  This information should be readily available as part of the NHS EPRR annual assurance process.

Please note that this is a different request from my previous requests: “EPRR Coordination of emergency and disaster management activities”, “EPRR Planning”, “EPRR Communication and information management” and “EPRR Human Resources”.

Please note that the information requested is only records of the existence of agreements and not the contents of the agreements themselves.

Agreements with local suppliers and vendors for emergencies and disasters

1. Any record of agreements (e.g. memoranda of understanding, mutual aid agreements) with local suppliers, vendors and utility companies / agencies to ensure procurement and delivery of essential medications, equipment and supplies during times of shortage or increased demand, as in the case of emergencies and disasters.  (Can be answered yes / no.)