Free planner
The 12-month procurement planner
Plan the year's buying around flu season, financial year end and equipment servicing, so nothing becomes a last-minute rush.
Buying guide
For Practice managers
2 printable pages
Free PDF
Download the free annual procurement planner
A printable PDF for Practice managers. Print as many copies as you need.
What’s inside
Everything on the planner
| Month | Plan and buy | Your notes |
|---|---|---|
| April | New financial year: set budgets for each cost centre and review last year's spend | |
| May | Review supplier prices and consolidate where you can | |
| June | Book equipment servicing and calibration; check the asset register | |
| July | Plan flu and seasonal vaccination clinics: consumables, fridge space, sharps bins | |
| August | Order flu clinic supplies early: plasters, gloves, sharps bins, cotton wool | |
| September | Flu clinics begin: check stock levels weekly | |
| October | Winter readiness: hand hygiene, PPE and cleaning stock | |
| November | Order for the Christmas closure so you are covered through the holidays | |
| December | Count stock before the break; check delivery dates around bank holidays | |
| January | Mid-year budget review; restock after winter pressures | |
| February | Plan any equipment replacement before year end | |
| March | Year end: use any remaining budget wisely and record what you spent |
Every month
- Check expiry dates and rotate stock
- Review spend against budget
- Check fridge logs and emergency kit logs are complete
- Order from one supplier where possible to cut invoice admin
Top tip
Medical Supermarket accounts include budget controls and spend reports, so you can see spend by site or by person at any time.
FAQs
Common questions
Is the annual procurement planner free?
Yes. It’s one of more than 20 free resources in our GP resources library . Just enter your email to unlock the library and download the PDF.
Can I print it?
Yes. Each resource is a printable A4 PDF, and you can print as many copies as your team needs.
Who is it for?
It’s designed for Practice managers, and is useful for practice managers, nurses and anyone responsible for buying guide in your team.
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