The solution pairs Omnicell’s smart automation and intelligent inventory management software with KFM’s end-to-end operational service, and is intended to support improved patient safety, stronger financial sustainability, and enhanced supply chain efficiency across NHS and wider healthcare settings. 

As part of the launch, KFM and Omnicell have released a new video illustrating many of the real challenges clinicians often face, such as stockouts, waste, and manual processes, and the expected transformational benefits of a digitally enabled, operationally governed model. 

It is hard to believe that I am approaching my first anniversary as Managing Director of KFM. 

Looking back, it's been a year of learning, listening, celebrating successes, and working with an incredible team of people who are passionate about supporting King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, our patients, and the wider NHS. 

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) and KFM have formally signed a 10‑year contract extension, securing their partnership through to 31 December 2036. 
 
The agreement reflects the strength of the relationship between the two organisations and reinforces KFM’s role as a long‑term strategic partner, demonstrating the Trust’s continued confidence in KFM’s ability to deliver high‑quality healthcare support services.

Following International Procurement Day, colleagues from KFM Procurement came together for an Away Day to reflect on recent successes and focus on what comes next. 

KFM is delighted to be shortlisted as a finalist at the national GO Awards, which celebrate excellence, collaboration and social value across public sector procurement.

KFM is pleased to announce the appointment of Clara Purnell as Director of Procurement, effective 26 May 2026. 
 
Clara joins KFM from Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, where she led procurement, supply chain and contract management for a £600m turnover organisation, delivering major strategic, capital and transformation programmes and achieving significant, sustainable efficiencies. 

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on 8 March and has been recognised for over 100 years, honouring the achievements of women around the world, and highlighting the ongoing struggle for women's rights, and the inequality that so many women face daily. 

During National Apprenticeship Week, KFM was proud to host our third annual celebratory event on Thursday 12 February, recognising the fantastic achievements of our apprentices across the organisation.

KFM is proud to announce that it has been Highly Commended for the Sustainability and/or Social Value Excellence Award at the 2025 HCSA Awards, recognising our commitment to embedding social value and sustainability throughout our procurement practices. 

Today, 11 November, colleagues from KFM and King’s came together to mark Remembrance Day (Armistice Day), a time to honour the bravery, service, and sacrifice of those who have served in the Armed Forces.

KFM is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories, the Sustainability and/or Social Value Excellence Award and the Logistics and Supply Chain Excellence Award, at the 2025 Health Care Supply Association (HCSA) Awards: a national celebration of excellence and innovation in healthcare procurement and supply chain.

The Procure4Health Symposium: London will take place on 7 October 2025 at the Royal National Hotel, bringing together over 300 senior healthcare procurement leaders, suppliers, and stakeholders for a day of debate, collaboration, and innovation.

The KFM Endoscopy Decontamination service has achieved the ISO 13485 certification, which is the internationally recognised standard for quality management systems in the design and manufacture of medical devices.

KFM welcomes Sir David Behan, Chair of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Sir David met with colleagues across KFM, hearing first-hand how our teams are supporting world-class patient care through innovative, cost-effective healthcare support services. 

KFM has procured 820 new Medstrom Solo+ beds across King’s College Hospital sites, enhancing comfort and safety for both patients and staff.

KFM is pleased to announce that Neil Routledge and Jaymin Shah will be joining the Senior Leadership Team this month, strengthening KFM’s leadership and further enhancing its ability to deliver high-quality support services to King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the wider healthcare sector. 

We recently celebrated the completion of two internship placements by Leon and Aspen, who joined our Supply Chain team at the Princess Royal University Hospital earlier this year. 

KFM is pleased to announce the appointment of Preeya Bailie as its new Managing Director, effective 1 July 2025.

In a commitment to social responsibility and community development, KFM partnered with TTEC Digital Europe to inspire the next generation of tech leaders through an initiative called “App in a Day.”

On 25 November 2024, KFM's Critical Care Technologists hosted the highly anticipated Critical Care Technologist Study Event, at the Fetal Medicine Research Institute, in London.