HANS GPO – Purchasing Power for HANS Members

HANS GPO helps members across healthcare, long-term care, disability support, education, early learning and community services reduce purchasing costs through access to negotiated pricing, national contracts and preferred supplier programs.

Members continue to buy directly from the suppliers that work for their organization — HANS helps improve the price they buy at.

Why HANS GPO?

• Negotiated member pricing across a broad range of products and services
• National purchasing power combined with preferred supplier programs
• Flexible participation — use the programs that make sense for your organization
• No exclusivity — maintain choice over where and how you buy
• Local support to help identify savings opportunities and connect with participating suppliers

Supplier & Program Access

HANS GPO supports a wide range of purchasing needs across member sectors, including:

Health, Wellness & Clinical

Medical supplies, medical equipment, AEDs, wound care, first aid, hygiene, mobility, personal care and daily living products

Education & Learning

Classroom supplies, educational materials, furniture, learning resources and activity supplies

Janitorial & Cleaning

Cleaning supplies, paper products, sanitation products, washroom supplies and related consumables

Facilities & Operations

Maintenance and repair supplies, tools, safety products, building supplies, pest management and operational services

Office & Technology

Office supplies, technology, furniture and printing

Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E)

Seating, storage, indoor and outdoor equipment, furnishings and other operational equipment

Food & Kitchen Supplies

Foodservice products, kitchen supplies, smallwares and related operational supplies

Ready to Explore Member Pricing?

Tell us about your organization, current suppliers and purchasing needs. Our team will review your information and help identify where HANS member pricing or preferred supplier programs may be available.

Already have supplier accounts in place? In many cases, HANS can work with participating suppliers to determine whether eligible member pricing can be applied to your existing account.

Questions? Contact group.purchasing@healthassociation.ns.ca