Updated NHS England Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC) form and guidance

Following a review and extensive feedback from NHS organisations and suppliers, NHS England has refreshed the Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC) form and published new guidance. The update simplifies the process while maintaining patient safety, removing unnecessary duplication with other assurance routes and providing clearer, more practical guidance.

What’s changed?

• A new DTAC form with a 25% reduction in questions, de‑duplicated with processes such as the data security and protection toolkit and the pre‑acquisition questionnaire.
• Clearer guidance explaining DTAC’s purpose, scope and how to complete assessments.
• Confirmed scope alignment with NICE, focusing DTAC on software‑based digital health technologies.

The previous DTAC form should now be retired, with full transition to the updated form by 6 April 2026.

Find the refreshed DTAC webpage, updated form and guidance here: Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC): guidance for buyers and suppliers - Key tools and information - NHS Transformation Directorate