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NHS: Databases

Commons · Question 68136 · Tabled 15 Jul 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 22 Jul 2025

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Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the contract for the Federated Data Platform includes specifications for (a) which data export formats will be used, (b) the codebase handover and (c) what the final audit will include at t

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 22 Jul 2025

The contract for the Federated Data Platform and Associated Services (FDP-AS) includes provisions to ensure transparency, interoperability, and a smooth transition at the end of the contract period. These provisions are designed to mitigate vendor lock-in...