NHS Smart Spend Initiative Migration Guide

This guide outlines the NHS Smart Spend Initiative aimed at assisting NHS organizations in transitioning to the NHS.net central tenant. The initiative seeks to reduce corporate cost growth by 50% while enhancing frontline services. The document details the challenges faced by NHS Trusts, including the complexities of operating standalone Microsoft 365 tenants and the associated costs of duplicate security tools and fragmented support models. Trustmarque offers three tailored service options for migration: Readiness, Assisted Migration, and Fully Managed Migration, each with specified timelines. The guide emphasizes the benefits of consolidating Microsoft licensing, retiring third-party security tools, and reducing support and administrative costs. Additionally, it highlights the potential for improved collaboration and governance through the NHS.net platform, which facilitates cross-Trust collaboration among over two million users. The document serves as a comprehensive resource for NHS organizations looking to streamline their operations and achieve significant cost savings.