‘No Purchase Order, No Payment’ policy from 1 April 2025

In order to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness, RNOH has brought in a ‘No Purchase Order (PO), No Payment’ policy.

The policy, which came into force on 1 April 2025, will create a streamlined process for the payment of invoices, ensuring that spend is authorised in advance. This will speed up the approval and payment of supplier invoices.

A Purchase Order number must be clearly identifiable on all invoices from 1 April 2025. Any invoices received without a valid purchase order will not be processed and the invoice will be returned to the supplier unpaid.

All current suppliers have been notified of this change (see Letter of Notification here, which also includes FAQs and a list of exemptions).

RNOH are committed to processing suppliers’ invoices in a timely manner for the goods, works and services received. This change, which is in line with what most other NHS Trusts already do, will enable suppliers to be paid more promptly.

If you have any questions, please contact the RNOH Procurement team on rnoh.non-stock@nhs.net.