Policy paper

Framework agreement between DHSC and NHS Digital

How the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS Digital agree to work together until NHS Digital merges with NHS England.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care and NHS Digital
• Published: 25 August 2022

This publication was withdrawn on 19 May 2026

This framework agreement has been withdrawn because NHS Digital became part of NHS England in February 2023.

Documents

[Withdrawn] Framework agreement between the Department of Health and Social Care and the Health and Social Care Information Centre (known as NHS Digital)

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[Withdrawn] Annex A: finance and accounting

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[Withdrawn] Annex B: wider guidance

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[Withdrawn] Annex C: public and parliamentary accountability protocol

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Details

This document outlines how the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will work with NHS Digital during the transitional period before the dissolution of NHS Digital as a separate entity. It includes information on:

• aims and objectives
• the resolution of disputes between NHS Digital and DHSC
• the role of the sponsorship team
• governance and accountability
• management and financial responsibilities

Published 25 August 2022