Stay on the NHS Approved Vendor List. Never Fail a DSPT Again.
A failed NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit submission can trigger contract suspension within 30 days. CQC inspections now include data security as a core domain. UrbanIQ delivers continuous DSPT compliance, Information Governance documentation, and the security controls that keep you on the approved supplier list.
A Failed DSPT Can Terminate Your NHS Contract in 30 Days.
NHS supply chain contracts require annual DSPT submission at "Standards Met" or above. Failure doesn't just risk your accreditation — it triggers contract review and can result in immediate suspension while remediation is evidenced.
DSPT Failure Triggers Immediate Contract Review
NHS commissioners review DSPT submissions annually. A score below "Standards Met" — or a missed submission — triggers a mandatory remediation process. Failure to close identified gaps within 30 days can result in contract suspension and removal from NHS SBS frameworks.
CQC Now Inspects Data Security as a Core Domain
CQC's inspection framework includes digital and data security as a component of the "Well-Led" domain. Registered providers without documented Information Governance policies, staff training records, and incident logs face potential "Requires Improvement" ratings that trigger re-inspection cycles.
Patient Data Breaches Carry the Highest ICO Penalties
Health data is "special category" under GDPR — and the ICO applies its highest fines and most aggressive enforcement to healthcare providers. A notifiable breach without documented security controls will face maximum scrutiny, especially for providers already under CQC review.
The NHS doesn't accept "we're working on it." It requires evidence of controls, today.
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Passed NHS DSPT at "Standards Met". Zero Critical Findings.
The provider had submitted their DSPT at "Approaching Standards" for two consecutive years — placing their NHS framework contract at risk. An internal review identified 28 open gaps across data security policy, staff training completion, and system access controls. UrbanIQ deployed the Compliance Tracking function immediately, closing all 28 gaps before the submission deadline. The third submission achieved "Standards Met" with zero critical findings, and the contract was renewed without interruption.
"We'd have lost a six-figure NHS contract without UrbanIQ. They made the DSPT feel manageable for the first time — and we've been "Standards Met" ever since."
— Operations Director, Domiciliary Care Provider, West Midlands
CQC Inspection: "Well-Led" Rated Good. Data Security — No Findings.
Following a "Requires Improvement" rating at their previous CQC inspection — specifically citing inadequate data security documentation — the provider engaged UrbanIQ to rebuild their Information Governance framework from the ground up. We documented all policies, created staff training completion records, and implemented an incident log and data asset register within ten weeks. At their re-inspection, the data security component of the "Well-Led" domain received no findings, and the overall rating improved to "Good."
"Our previous inspection result was affecting patient trust and our NHS contract pipeline. UrbanIQ turned our data security from a liability into a strength."
— CQC Registered Manager, Private GP & Occupational Health Provider, London
Built for the People Who Own This Problem.
If you hold an NHS contract, CQC registration, or handle patient data — this was built for you.
CEO / Managing Director
Accountable for CQC registration and NHS contract retention
Head of Information Governance
DSPT submission, policy documentation, and staff training
CQC Registered Manager
Inspection readiness and "Well-Led" domain evidence
Operations Director
Multi-site security controls and incident response
Data Protection Officer
ICO obligations, special category data, and breach reporting
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