DTAC v2

DTAC v2 completion for NHS digital health suppliers

A completed DTAC v2, clinical safety, data protection, technical security, interoperability and usability, signed off by a UK Clinical Safety Officer and ready for NHS procurement.

What is DTAC v2?

DTAC v2 is NHS England's Digital Technology Assessment Criteria, the baseline every digital health product must pass to be used in the NHS. It's the first thing trusts, ICBs and framework buyers ask for.

It bundles five domains: clinical safety (DCB0129/0160), data protection, technical security, interoperability, and usability & accessibility.

DigiSafe writes, reviews and signs DTAC v2 for suppliers of clinical software, AI, ambient voice scribes, apps and medical devices.

Our DTAC v2 package

  • Full DTAC v2 completion with defensible evidence in every domain
  • DCB0129 file authored and signed by a named CSO
  • DSPT (Data Security & Protection Toolkit) support
  • Cyber posture review aligned to Cyber Essentials Plus / ISO 27001
  • Usability & accessibility evidence (WCAG 2.2 AA)
  • NHS procurement, framework and tender question support

Frequently asked questions

What is DTAC v2?

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DTAC v2 is the NHS England Digital Technology Assessment Criteria, the baseline assessment every digital health product must pass to be used in the NHS. It covers clinical safety, data protection, technical security, interoperability and usability & accessibility.

Is DTAC v2 mandatory?

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For any digital health product used by NHS staff or patients, yes. NHS trusts, ICBs and framework buyers will ask for a completed DTAC before procurement.

How is DTAC v2 different from v1?

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DTAC v2 (published 2025) sharpens evidence requirements for clinical safety, AI, cyber security and usability, and aligns more tightly with DCB0129, DCB0160 and NHS SBS Healthcare AI Framework expectations.

How long does DTAC v2 take?

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With DigiSafe, most first-time completions take 3-6 weeks once we have your DCB0129 file, DSPT, cyber posture, and product documentation. Renewals are faster.

Do you also write our DCB0129 file for DTAC?

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Yes, DCB0129 sits inside the DTAC clinical safety section, so we usually deliver both together.

Talk to a Clinical Safety Officer

Book a free call with a DigiSafe CSO. We'll scope the work, timelines and cost, plain English, no jargon.

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Meet the team, Clinical Safety Officers, DPOs & Medical Device Experts.

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Rebecca Wilson

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Zara Mahmood

Occupational Therapist & CSO

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Dr Stephen Eberwein

GP & CSO

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Steve Robson

Nurse & Senior CSO

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Matthew Olsson

Business Development Manager & Senior CSO

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Mona Kapinga

Pharmacist & CSO

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Dr. Lizzie Marston

GP & Senior CSO

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Suzanne Ash

Medical Device Expert, DPO

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Stacey Dudley

Marketing Lead & Innovator Social Media Expert

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Sharon Fisher

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