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Q: 2. How long does a DTAC Accelerator project typically take?

Most DTAC Accelerator projects are completed within 8–10 weeks, although this depends on the complexity of your digital health technology, the maturity of your existing documentation and the amount of implementation support required. Following an initial review, we'll provide a detailed project plan and estimated delivery timeline.

Ready to move beyond a DTAC gap analysis? Our DTAC Accelerator service provides hands-on consultancy to help your organisation implement the policies, documentation and evidence needed to meet the NHS Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC) and prepare confidently for NHS procurement.

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What is the DTAC Accelerator?

A DTAC Readiness Assessment identifies your compliance gaps. The DTAC Accelerator is the next step, providing practical support to close those gaps.

Our consultants work alongside your team to develop the documentation, policies and evidence required across the DTAC domains, helping you achieve a robust compliance position that supports NHS procurement and gives confidence to customers, investors and stakeholders.

David Small - Patient Guard - CEO and Founder

"Many organisations know what needs to be done after a DTAC assessment but simply don't have the internal resources to deliver it. The DTAC Accelerator provides experienced consultants who work with your team to implement the required evidence, significantly reducing the time and effort needed to achieve NHS procurement readiness."

David Small BSc (Hons), MSc, MTOPRA

Founder and CEO

Why Choose Patient Guard?

DTAC implementation experts

Our consultants work alongside your team to implement the documentation, policies and evidence required to achieve compliance with the NHS Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC).

Hands-on delivery support

We don't simply identify compliance gaps—we help close them by developing the documentation, processes and evidence needed for NHS procurement.

Fixed project pricing

Every DTAC Accelerator project is delivered with a clearly defined scope and transparent pricing, giving you complete confidence in your investment.

Established regulatory consultancy

Providing specialist regulatory affairs, quality assurance and digital health compliance services to the healthcare industry since 2017.

Trusted by 500+ companies

From innovative start-ups to established healthcare organisations, we help businesses develop robust compliance frameworks and prepare for regulated healthcare markets.

End-to-end implementation

From implementation planning through to final evidence review, we support your organisation every step of the way, helping you achieve NHS procurement readiness faster and with confidence.

What Our DTAC Accelerator Service Includes

Implementation Planning

We begin by reviewing your DTAC Readiness Assessment (or existing compliance position) and develop a structured implementation plan with clear priorities, responsibilities and timescales.

Documentation Development

Our consultants develop or enhance the policies, procedures and supporting documentation required across the applicable DTAC domains, ensuring they meet NHS expectations.

Clinical Safety Support

Where applicable, we assist with clinical safety activities, including DCB0129 and DCB0160 documentation, hazard management, safety cases and clinical risk management.

Compliance Evidence

We help you compile robust, audit-ready evidence demonstrating compliance with DTAC requirements, reducing uncertainty during NHS procurement.

Expert Project Support

Throughout the project you'll work directly with experienced regulatory and digital health consultants who provide practical guidance, answer questions and keep implementation on track.

Final Readiness Review

Before project completion, we perform a final review of the completed documentation and evidence to ensure your organisation is well prepared for NHS procurement and DTAC submission.

Who Needs Our DTAC Accelerator Services

Organisations that have completed a DTAC Readiness Assessment and need expert support to implement the recommended actions.
Digital health companies preparing to supply software or digital technologies to the NHS and requiring hands-on assistance to achieve DTAC compliance.
Healthcare technology businesses with limited internal regulatory, quality or compliance resources to develop the required documentation and evidence.
Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), AI and digital health developers needing support with clinical safety, information governance, cyber security and other DTAC requirements.
Organisations responding to NHS procurement opportunities that need to rapidly build robust, audit-ready evidence demonstrating compliance with the NHS Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC).

DTAC Compliance Requirements

To demonstrate readiness for NHS procurement, organisations should be able to provide evidence that their digital health technology meets the requirements of the NHS Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC) across several key compliance domains.

Demonstrate appropriate clinical safety processes, including compliance with DCB0129 and, where applicable, DCB0160.
Maintain robust data protection and information governance practices that comply with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and NHS expectations.
Implement effective cyber security controls to protect patient data, system integrity and service availability.
Provide evidence of technical assurance and interoperability, ensuring the product performs reliably and can integrate with relevant NHS systems where required.
Demonstrate that the product is accessible and usable, meeting recognised accessibility standards and supporting safe, effective use by intended users.

Our DTAC Accelerator Service Process

Step 1 – Planning & Project Kick-off

We begin by reviewing your current DTAC compliance position, defining the project scope and agreeing a structured implementation plan. Together, we prioritise the activities required to achieve NHS procurement readiness.

Step 2 – Implementation & Documentation

Our consultants work alongside your team to develop the policies, procedures and supporting evidence required across the applicable DTAC domains. This may include clinical safety documentation, information governance policies, cyber security evidence, accessibility documentation and technical assurance records.

Step 3 – Final Review & NHS Procurement Readiness

Before project completion, we perform a comprehensive review of all completed documentation and evidence to ensure your organisation is well prepared for DTAC submission and NHS procurement. You'll receive practical guidance on any final actions required before engaging with NHS customers.

Digital Health Technologies We Support

Organisation Type	How Our DTAC Readiness Assessment Helps
Digital Health Start-ups	Understand NHS requirements before engaging with customers or procurement frameworks.
Scale-up Health Technology Companies	Identify compliance gaps before expanding into NHS markets.
Software as a Medical Device Manufacturers	Align DTAC readiness with regulatory and clinical safety obligations.
Medical Device Manufacturers with Digital Products	Prepare connected devices and companion software for NHS adoption.
AI Healthcare Developers	Demonstrate governance, safety and compliance to NHS buyers.
NHS Suppliers	Strengthen evidence before responding to tenders or framework opportunities.
Healthcare Software Vendors	Assess readiness against all DTAC domains and prioritise improvements.
International Companies Entering the UK	Understand NHS procurement expectations and prepare supporting evidence.

DTAC Accelerator Service Pricing

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Accelerate your journey to NHS procurement with expert implementation support tailored to your organisation. DTAC Accelerator projects start from £8,500 + VAT, with pricing based on the scope of work required to achieve compliance with the NHS Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC).

What's Included

Dedicated implementation consultant
Documentation and policy development
DTAC compliance evidence creation
Clinical safety support (where applicable)
Regular project meetings
Final readiness review

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Time Lines

Week 1–2 - Planning & Project Kick-off

We review your current DTAC compliance position, agree the project scope and implementation priorities, and develop a structured delivery plan with clear milestones.

Week 3–8 - Implementation & Documentation

Our consultants work alongside your team to develop the required policies, procedures and supporting evidence across the applicable DTAC domains, including clinical safety, information governance, cyber security, accessibility and technical assurance where required.

Week 9–10 - Final Review & NHS Procurement Readiness

We perform a comprehensive review of the completed documentation and evidence, resolve any outstanding actions and ensure your organisation is well prepared to demonstrate DTAC compliance during NHS procurement.

Typical project duration: Most DTAC Accelerator projects are completed within 8–10 weeks, depending on the complexity of your digital health technology, the maturity of your existing documentation and the scope of implementation support required.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the difference between the DTAC Readiness Assessment and the DTAC Accelerator?

The DTAC Readiness Assessment identifies your current level of compliance with the NHS Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC) and highlights any gaps that need to be addressed. The DTAC Accelerator is a hands-on implementation service where our consultants work alongside your team to develop the documentation, policies and evidence required to close those gaps and prepare your organisation for NHS procurement.

2. How long does a DTAC Accelerator project typically take?

Most DTAC Accelerator projects are completed within 8–10 weeks, although this depends on the complexity of your digital health technology, the maturity of your existing documentation and the amount of implementation support required. Following an initial review, we'll provide a detailed project plan and estimated delivery timeline.

3. Can you develop the documentation required for DTAC compliance?

Yes. Our consultants can develop or enhance the documentation required across the applicable DTAC domains, including policies, procedures, clinical safety documentation, information governance evidence, cyber security documentation and technical assurance records. We tailor the documentation to your organisation and digital health technology.

4. Can you support DCB0129 and DCB0160 clinical safety compliance?

Absolutely. Where applicable, we provide expert support with DCB0129 (Clinical Risk Management: Manufacture of Health IT Systems) and DCB0160 (Clinical Risk Management: Deployment and Use of Health IT Systems). This can include hazard identification, clinical risk assessments, Clinical Safety Case Reports, Safety Management Plans and other supporting documentation required for DTAC.

5. What happens once the DTAC Accelerator project is complete?

At the end of the project, you'll have a comprehensive set of documentation and supporting evidence aligned with the applicable DTAC requirements, together with a final readiness review to ensure you're well prepared for NHS procurement. We can also provide ongoing compliance support, periodic documentation reviews and Clinical Safety Officer services to help maintain compliance as your product evolves.

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