NHS Digital, Test and Trace and techUK are organising a Digital Test Platform Programme market engagement webinar on Thursday 17 June 2021 from 11:00am to 12:30pm.
What is the Test Digital Platform Programme?
NHS Test and Trace brings together testing, contact tracing and outbreak management into an end-to-end service to help prevent the spread of the virus, protect local communities and save lives. Its purpose is to break chains of COVID-19 transmission to enable people to return towards and maintain a more normal way of life.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has commissioned NHS Digital to be the technology delivery lead for testing, a remit that includes:
- The public-facing GOV.UK websites for obtaining, registering, and reporting tests
- Administration tools to support the 119 helpline
- Professional tools that support test site operations and tracking of test samples
- Evaluation tools that support service optimisation and performance
- The ordering platform for organisations / institutions to order tests
- Systems that process test registrations and results, send notifications to users, and store the testing data as well as, integration to enable updates to patient records to support contact tracing.
What is the purpose of the session?
The webinar will provide an overview of the current service and their proposed future operating model. The NHS Digital and Test and Trace teams will also explain their intended routes to market, utilising Crown Commercial Service frameworks to source delivery partners.
They would like as many healthcare suppliers as possible to join and provide feedback on the intended approach, in particular delivery partners who have experience of building digital services capabilities using an agile user centred design and highly collaborative delivery approach. The commissioners and delivery teams from Test and Trace and NHS Digital will be in attendance and there will be time for Q&A.
How to register your attendance
If you would like to attend the webinar, please register your details here. Joining instructions will be sent via email approximately 48 hours before the event date.
Alex Lawrence
Alex Lawrence
Alex joined techUK in July 2021 as Programme Manager for Health and Social Care. Since July 2023 Alex has led the Programme.
Alex formerly worked at Portland Communications, joining as part of their 2019 Graduate Scheme intake. In March 2020 she joined Portland’s Health team, supporting a range of clients in the life sciences industry across both public affairs and strategic communications.
Alex has a degree in History from the University of Cambridge, focussing on Early Modern Europe and material culture. Outside of work she enjoys reading, finding new places to eat, and running.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07963 501 791
- LinkedIn:
- linkedin.com/in/alex-lawrence-509a8b166
Robert Walker
Robert Walker
Robert joined techUK in October 2022, where he is now Programme Manager for Health and Social Care.
Robert previously worked at the Pension Protection Fund, within the policy and public affairs team. Prior to this, he worked at the Scottish Parliament, advising politicians and industry stakeholders on a wide range of issues, including rural crime and health policies.
Robert has a degree in Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) from the University of Aberdeen, with a particular focus on strategic studies and energy security. Outside of work he enjoys activities such as running, rugby, boxing and cooking!
- Email:
- [email protected]
Viola Pastorino
Viola Pastorino
Viola Pastorino is a policy, governance, and strategic communication specialist.
She joined techUK as the Junior Programme Manager in the Health and Care Team in April 2024.
She has obtained a Bachelor of Sciences in Governance, Economics, and Development from Leiden University, and a Master's programme in Strategic Communications at King's College London. Her academic background, leading up to a dissertation on AI policy influence and hands-on campaign development, is complemented by practical experience in international PR and grassroots project management.
She is skilled in qualitative and quantitative analysis and comfortable communicating findings to varying stakeholders. Above all, she is deeply passionate about the intersection of technology and government, especially how technology and global discourse shape one another, the processes that lead to belief polarisation and radicalisation of communities, and crafting strategic narratives that steer public discourse.
Outside of work she loves reading, live music light operation, and diving.
Clara Hewitt
Clara Hewitt
Clara joined techUK in October 2023. She brings experience across a range of domestic and global health issues, with particular focus on digital health, HIV/AIDS and climate change and health.
Clara holds an MSc in Global Health and Development (University College London) and a BSc in Psychology (University of Birmingham).
