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Windows 10 and NHS Tenders

BIVDA are receiving information that a number of NHS Trusts are now requiring a yes/no approach to whether a supplier is using Windows 10. Presumably linked to recent cyber incidents affecting the NHS, this may pose issues for suppliers whose tests have been validated on a platform using Windows 10. BIVDA have been in touch with the MHRA and DHSC…
Ben Kemp
July 30, 2025
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Roadmap for Digital and Data, Transforming for a Digital Future Survey

Public Sector Executive is undergoing some in-depth research to create a comprehensive report from the results of the technology adoption and usage patterns among the sector. The report will help us to design relevant and engaging events and content that align with the needs and preferences of the sector. The data collected from the survey will enable us to identify…
Natalie Creaney
July 13, 2023
Innovation Event from The Transformation Directorate Digital Working PartyDigital Working Party Archive

Innovation Event from The Transformation Directorate

The Transformation Directorate in NHS England will be running the next Innovation Event on Wednesday November 30th 4pm - 6pm for digital innovators and suppliers who work with the NHS to deliver brilliant solutions for patients and staff. This time, as well as the usual virtual webinar we will be hosting an in-person event in central London and you'll also have opportunity to network with…
Natalie Creaney
November 11, 2022
Call for Feedback: A pro-innovation approach to regulating AI ConsultationsConsultations ArchiveDigital Working PartyDigital Working Party ArchiveMembership NewsMembership News Archive

Call for Feedback: A pro-innovation approach to regulating AI

The Government has recently published a policy paper outlining their intention to create AI regulations which support innovation. Stakeholder views are being sought to help achieve this objective. We would kindly ask interested members to consider the document and answer the six questions near the bottom:   What are the most important challenges with our existing approach to regulating AI?…
Ben Kemp
September 2, 2022
Apply to the Health Tech Challengers Pitch Competition! Digital Working PartyDigital Working Party Archive

Apply to the Health Tech Challengers Pitch Competition!

Health Tech Challengers is a global pitch competition which rewards disruptive digital health-tech start-up companies with equity-free prize money, global media exposure and the chance to be brought to the attention of 100+ VCs and CVCs. The prizes aim to drive digital health forward, award innovation in the sector, and pioneer the healthcare breakthroughs of tomorrow! To enter, start-ups must…
Ben Kemp
July 29, 2022
Department for Health publishes ‘Plan for Digital Health and Social Care’ Digital Working PartyDigital Working Party Archive

Department for Health publishes ‘Plan for Digital Health and Social Care’

The Department for Health and Social Care has set out its ‘Plan for Digital Health and Social Care’ on 29 June, an ambitious vision for transforming health and care with digital technology. The plan aims to provide patients with swifter and more effective care and enable health systems to save time and money. Improved access to information and patient-led decision-making…
Natalie Creaney
July 8, 2022
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Digital Working Party – 17 May 2022 – Presentation

Thank you to those who attended Tuesday's Digital Working Party meeting. The meeting centred around the responses from a member survey into maximising the effectiveness of the Digital Working Party going forward, which led to a constructive discussion amongst the attendees. Please find the presentation from the meeting here.   
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May 20, 2022
BIVDA Digital Working Party Meeting – Tuesday 17 May 2022 – 9.30am – 11.00am Digital Working PartyDigital Working Party Archive

BIVDA Digital Working Party Meeting – Tuesday 17 May 2022 – 9.30am – 11.00am

The BIVDA Digital Working Party meeting will be held next Tuesday morning Please find below the following; Teams Link Competition Law   AGENDA 09:30 Welcome, introductions and apologies Phil Groom, Chair 09.35 Competition Law Doris-Ann Williams, BIVDA 09.40 Discussion on Survey responses and the creation of 3 subgroups dependent upon member requirements Data Operational IT Connected Tools Helen Dent/ ALL…
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May 13, 2022
Guidance from National Cyber Security Centre on online defences amid Ukraine crisis Digital Working PartyDigital Working Party Archive

Guidance from National Cyber Security Centre on online defences amid Ukraine crisis

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has urged organisations to take action to bolster their online defences following Russia's escalation in Ukraine. Guidance can be found here on actions for organisations to take. There is also more information on cyber, including a slide containing all guidance downloadable here.
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March 4, 2022