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So, what is DTAC and why does the NHS care?
The NHS market is huge. They make thousands of buying and commissioning decisions every single day. They needed a standardised way for all organisations to scrutinise innovations and buy digital healthtech.
And so, the DTAC was born: to remove the confusion about what is mandatory and what is just ‘desirable’ when it comes to the healthtech compliance.
What will be assessed?
All digital health IT systems that the NHS wish to pilot or procure, need to undergo a full DTAC assessment.
The five pillars of DTAC that make sure your health tech is NHS ready.
Clinical Safety
Focus on ensuring your product is safe and effective for patients. We help you develop a robust Clinical Risk Management System (CRMS) and complete all necessary documentation to meet the requirements of the DCB 0129 legislation.
Data Protection
Patient data privacy is paramount. We guide you through building a secure data infrastructure for your organisation and product, achieve conformance with the NHS data protection and security toolkit (DSPT) and more.
Cyber Security
Protecting patient data from cyber threats is crucial. We help you conduct penetration testing, implement secure coding practices, and achieve Cyber Essentials certification.
Interoperability
Your product may need to seamlessly integrate with existing NHS systems. We assist you in developing an interoperability strategy and ensuring API compliance.
Usability & Accessibility
Everyone should be able to use your product. We help you ensure it meets accessibility standards and is user-friendly for all.
Clinical Safety
Focus on ensuring your product is safe and effective for patients. We help you develop a robust Clinical Risk Management System (CRMS) and complete all necessary documentation to meet the requirements of the DCB 0129 legislation.
Data Protection
Patient data privacy is paramount. We guide you through building a secure data infrastructure for your organisation and product, achieve conformance with the NHS data protection and security toolkit (DSPT) and more.
Cyber Security
Protecting patient data from cyber threats is crucial. We help you conduct penetration testing, implement secure coding practices, and achieve Cyber Essentials certification.
Interoperability
Your product may need to seamlessly integrate with existing NHS systems. We assist you in developing an interoperability strategy and ensuring API compliance.
Usability & Accessibility
Everyone should be able to use your product. We help you ensure it meets accessibility standards and is user-friendly for all.
Complex requirements can make DTAC a daunting task.
The good news is DTAC makes it easier than ever to know what NHS organisations expect to see from your product.
The bad news? It’s on you to self-certify and demonstrate that your product meets the criteria.
The regulations can be complex and ever-changing, requiring in-depth knowledge of healthcare technical standards.
Without proper guidance, achieving and maintaining compliance can mean a lot of trial and error.
Your compliance journey doesn’t end after meeting the DTAC criteria.
DTAC and its component parts are updated over time. This requires an ongoing commitment to quality and safety throughout your product’s lifetime.
Your healthtech has to prove continuous conformance even as rules change.
And outdated regulations can trip you up during the critical tendering process.
And neither are we. That’s why we automated compliance for healthtech innovators like you.
The DTAC Squirrel™ will help you make sense of the entire process:
It will gather evidence, and ensure compliance– all in real-time, all on its own.
AI-powered Guidance
Our AI assistant provides step-by-step guidance for each DTAC domain.
Expert Support
Our team of NHS veterans is on hand to answer your questions and ensure your evidence meets all requirements.
Automated Evidence Generation
We automate the evidence generation process, saving you valuable time and resources.
Real-time Tracking
Stay on top of your progress with our task management system and receive timely compliance notifications.
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Have questions?
I don’t even know where to start!
No problem — that’s exactly why we built Squirrel™2.0. Start with our DTAC Compliance Status Check to see where you stand with this first NHS procurement gateway. From there, we’ll create a roadmap that gets you market- and NHS-ready across frameworks like DTAC, ISO 27001, and CQC — faster than you might expect!
We’ve already completed DTAC — do we need to pay for it as part of our subscription?
Not at all! If you already have DTAC in place, you’re ahead of the game. We’ll review your existing DTAC documentation for free to confirm everything is in line with best practice, and you’ll only pay for any additional frameworks you choose to add-on — such as ISO 27001, 13485, 42001, or AIaMD.
Is a 12 month contract mandatory?
We get it — start-ups need flexibility. You can pay monthly, but we do ask for a 12-month minimum commitment. Before onboarding, we’ll advise on the best Squirrel™ 2.0 package for your current stage and budget.
I'm stuck halfway through and have deadlines approaching. Can you help?
No worries. We can take over at ANY point in your compliance journey. Our AI-powered platform will assess your current compliance evidence, then give you step-by-step directions to achieving compliance in record speed - without compromising on quality.
Do I need a Clinical Safety Officer?
If your innovation touches clinical safety, yes — and our CSO-aaS Add-On gives you access to an experienced human CSO who can guide you expertly through the DCB 0129 process.
My product is a medical device — can you help?
Absolutely. Squirrel™2.0 combined with our expert MDR consultants, support innovators developing software as a medical device (SaMD) or AIaMD, up to Class IIb. We’ll help you classify your device, navigate UKCA/CE requirements, and build your ISO 13485 and 42001 documentation from the ground up.
What if regulations change while I’m still developing?
No worries. Squirrel™ 2.0 is always updated with the latest NHS, ISO, and AI regulations, so your compliance roadmap evolves as standards do.
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