A global consultant network and the software that supports them.
We combine a free public guide to NHS and council buying (the Care Commissioning Directory) with a paid Consultant Cockpit and specialist network powered by our directories, Constellation and MIA.
Care Commissioning Directory (Free Public Guide) → Phase 1 Check → Consultant Cockpit
01 / TWO CONNECTED TOOLS
Free public buyer guide. Paid consultant workspace.
Free NHS and local council buying guides at the front door, with a shared workspace for consultants and clients behind it.
FREE PUBLIC GUIDE · OPEN TO ALL
Care Commissioning Directory
Plain-English guide to how UK health and care services are planned and bought.
Profiles of NHS trusts, all 42 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), local councils and national bodies
Care pathway maps showing who plans, funds, buys and runs services
Simple guides to the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and NHS buying frameworks
PAID WORKSPACE · IN DEVELOPMENT
UK Care Market Access Intelligence (Cockpit)
The shared workspace used by our market-access consultants.
Clear view of all client projects, current phase and items needing consultant sign-off
Checklists for UKCA, CE, MHRA, DTAC, DSPT, DCB0129/0160 and NICE evidence
Shortlists of target NHS and council buyers, framework matches, live alerts and saved reports
02 / POWERED BY OUR DATA & TOOLS
Consultants backed by live directory & event data.
Starting with UK NHS and council market entry, and growing internationally alongside our 10+ planned directories.
SOURCE 01
Specialist Directories
Checked records of competing products, clinical trials, NHS standards, buying frameworks and contract awards.
SOURCE 02
Constellation Alerts
Real-world pressures such as waiting-list backlogs, disease outbreaks, hospital strain and new funding pots.
SOURCE 03
MIA Research Packs
Pulls directory and event data into readiness checklists, buyer shortlists and watchlists for consultant review.
03 / HOW WE WORK WITH YOU
Three clear packages.
Every report includes original source links and is reviewed by a named consultant.
PACKAGE 01Phase 01 · Single care pathway
Market Entry Check
Early check of your NHS standards, evidence gaps and likely buyers, reviewed by a lead consultant.
Output: Clear Go, Go with Fixes, or Hold recommendation.
PACKAGE 02Phases 02 to 04 · Target region
Market Access Plan
Shortlist of up to 10 NHS or council buyers, best buying routes, value summary and 90-day plan.
Output: Step-by-step action plan with named owners and source links.
PACKAGE 03Phases 04 to 06 · Project or monthly
Delivery & Watchlist Support
Hands-on consultant support for pilots, business cases and tenders, plus live buyer alerts.
Output: Consultant-reviewed bid packs and ongoing buyer tracking.
04 / THE STEP-BY-STEP PLAN
17 steps. 6 phases. A person in charge.
Software handles background research, checklists and alerts. Experienced consultants review the evidence and lead buyer conversations.
PHASE 01
Check Fit
Check whether your product fits an NHS care pathway and has a clear buyer before spending heavily.
CONSULTANT SIGN-OFFLead consultant and client agree whether to Go ahead, Hold or Stop.
STEP 01Care pathway fit
Confirm where the product fits in patient care and what problem it solves.
STEP 02Product type
Check if it counts as a medical device, digital health tool, robot or care service.
STEP 03Budget check
Confirm who pays, from which NHS or council budget, and record the Go/No-Go decision.
PHASE 02
Standards & Safety
Check that regulatory, data-privacy, clinical-safety and technical requirements are met.
CONSULTANT SIGN-OFFConsultant and specialist sign off on compliance gaps and action plan.
STEP 04Medical device rules
Check UKCA, CE and MHRA registration needs.
STEP 05Data, safety & cyber
Check DTAC, DSPT, DCB0129/0160 clinical safety and Cyber Essentials.
STEP 06NHS system links
Check whether the product connects with NHS login, FHIR, SNOMED CT and hospital records.
PHASE 03
Clinical & Cost Evidence
Gather the clinical proof and cost-saving numbers that NHS buyers need to see.
CONSULTANT SIGN-OFFSpecialists review the clinical evidence and budget-impact numbers.
STEP 07Evidence gap check
Compare existing studies against what NHS buyers and NICE ask for.
STEP 08Cost & savings calculator
Show what the product costs to run and what it saves the local care pathway.
STEP 09Local pilot studies
Plan real-world trials with NHS trusts, care providers or universities.
STEP 10NICE review route
Check which NICE guidance or evaluation route applies.
PHASE 04
Find Buyers & Routes
Shortlist the right NHS or council buyers and choose the simplest legal way for them to buy.
CONSULTANT SIGN-OFFClient and lead consultant approve the target buyer list and buying route.
STEP 11Buyer map
See who plans, funds, buys and uses the service in each region.
STEP 12Buying route
Choose between a local pilot, ICB contract, Provider Selection Regime (PSR) or framework.
STEP 13Pricing & setup
Set clear pricing, contract terms and local support arrangements.
STEP 14Key contacts
Identify the clinical leads, commissioners and procurement officers involved.
PHASE 05
Win the Contract
Write business cases, answer tenders and complete framework contracts.
CONSULTANT SIGN-OFFClient approves every bid, business case and contract before it is sent.
STEP 15Bids & contracts
Support NHS business cases, tender replies and final contract checks.
PHASE 06
Roll Out & Grow
Support safe NHS rollout, track real-world results and expand to new regions.
CONSULTANT SIGN-OFFRollout results feed live watchlists for contract renewals and expansion.
STEP 16Safe rollout
Help the buyer complete DCB0160 clinical safety sign-off and staff training.
STEP 17Track results & expand
Record real-world outcomes, track contract renewals and grow into new areas.
OUR PRODUCT TARGET
65%+less consultant time spent on manual desk research
More time for judgement and buyer relationships.
By automating background research, NHS standards checks, buyer shortlists and policy alerts, consultants can focus on strategy and speaking with buyers.
Product design target to test with practising consultants, not a measured claim yet.
We welcome conversations with companies planning NHS or international entry and with practising market-access consultants.