The Challenge
Where commissioning gets complex
NHS and ICB commissioners face growing pressure to evaluate an increasing volume of digital health submissions against clinical safety, data protection, and technical standards — often without dedicated in-house clinical safety expertise. The consequences of commissioning a product with inadequate safety documentation are significant. The consequences of rejecting a good product on procedural grounds are equally costly.
Our Deliverables
What we help with
Submission Review
Independent clinical safety review of supplier documentation.
- DCB0129 safety case assessment
- DTAC evidence quality review
- Clinical risk gap identification
Procurement Advisory
Expert advisory across the full procurement evaluation process.
- Supplier compliance benchmarking
- Clinical safety assurance reporting
- Procurement panel advisory support
Governance
Ongoing clinical governance support for commissioned products.
- Post-commissioning safety monitoring
- Supplier compliance update review
- Board-ready governance reporting
See what's possible
Supplier Safety Case Review
- Clear assurance report. Informed commissioning decision.
DTAC Compliance Benchmarking
- Objective comparison. Procurement defensible.
Post-Commissioning Safety Audit
- Compliance maintained. Governance documented.
Typical outcomes
The impact of independent clinical assurance
Clear milestones, constant communication, and zero hand-waving. Here’s how we get from idea to impact.
reduction
in procurement
risk when supplier submissions are independently reviewed before award
of commissioned
products
reviewed with a qualified clinician — not a compliance checklist
“Commissioners are under pressure to move quickly and safely at the same time. Independent clinical assurance is what makes both possible.”
Dr Jide Idowu, Founder, SDHA
- Procurement Review
Independent review of six supplier DCB0129 submissions for an ICB evaluating remote monitoring tools. Clear assurance report produced for the procurement panel within three weeks.
- DTAC Assessment
DTAC evidence quality review for an NHS trust evaluating a patient-facing digital health platform. Gaps identified in two submissions before award, preventing a non-compliant commissioning decision.
- Governance
Post-commissioning clinical safety audit for a mental health digital tool commissioned by an ICB. Annual review report produced and presented to the clinical governance committee.
