• What’s available in the Solution Exchange?
• How the Solution Exchange works
• Benefits of the Solution Exchange
• Who can use the Solution Exchange?
• Coming soon to the Solution Exchange
• The Solution Exchange for third party suppliers
• How to get in touch

We are making it easier for NHS organisations to discover, share, and adopt digital solutions that improve patient care and operational efficiency. The Solution Exchange is a central catalogue within the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) that brings together proven tools and innovations from across the health and care system, helping teams to collaborate, avoid duplication, and accelerate the safe use of data-driven solutions.

NHS trusts and integrated care systems can browse the catalogue, deploy solutions directly into their local platform, or use the secure developer workspace to build and test new tools with sample data.

What’s available in the Solution Exchange?

The catalogue offers a growing collection of digital tools and resources, with new solutions and features being added regularly:

• ready-made dashboards and analytics tools: visual and interactive dashboards providing actionable insights into key NHS priorities, such as patient flow, waiting lists, and operational performance
• reusable data pipelines and data models: pre-built components that enable organisations to process, integrate, and analyse data efficiently, supporting consistent and reliable reporting
• tools for common NHS tasks: solutions addressing everyday challenges, including patient flow management and waiting list tracking
• templates and best practice workflows: standardised templates and workflow guides reflecting NHS best practice
• resources for developers: guidance, sample code, and tools to support building, testing, and submitting new solutions

How the Solution Exchange works

The Solution Exchange is organised into 3 main components:

• catalogue: a comprehensive listing of available solutions. Each entry includes a clear description, benefits and use cases, deployment requirements, and technical details
• deployment: NHS organisations can select solutions and request deployment directly into their local platform for rapid adoption and configuration
• NHS developer environment: developers can access a secure workspace with synthetic data to safely build, test, and refine new solutions before submitting them to the catalogue

Benefits of the Solution Exchange

• faster adoption of proven solutions: quickly identify and deploy tools that have demonstrated value elsewhere
• reduced duplication of effort: avoid unnecessary redevelopment by making existing solutions visible and accessible
• improved data consistency and safety: promote standardised, well-tested solutions for safer data use
• support for innovation and collaboration: foster continuous improvement by sharing successful approaches across the NHS
• enhanced patient care and operational efficiency: access digital tools that improve outcomes and streamline processes

Who can use the Solution Exchange?

NHS trusts and integrated care systems with an NHS FDP instance:

• access the Solution Exchange from your NHS FDP homepage
• browse the full catalogue, build and develop products to share, and deploy solutions

NHS organisations without an NHS FDP instance:

• browse the public catalogue
• register interest in specific tools for future access

NHS developers:

• request access to the secure developer workspace
• build and test new tools using synthetic data
• submit solutions for review and catalogue inclusion

The Solution Exchange for third party suppliers

The Solution Exchange is a gateway for third party suppliers to connect with the NHS at scale, showcase proven digital innovations, and play a direct role in transforming patient care and operational efficiency across the health and care system. By listing your solution, you position your organisation at the heart of NHS digital transformation, opening up new opportunities for collaboration, credibility, and growth. Whether you’re looking to expand your reach, accelerate adoption, or demonstrate the value of your products, the Solution Exchange provides a trusted platform to help you succeed.

Here’s how your organisation and solution can benefit from being listed on the Solution Exchange:

• high visibility: reach up to 180 NHS organisations currently active on the Federated Data Platform, expanding your customer base and impact
• trusted and assured: gain confidence from NHS users through the assurance process, demonstrating that your solution is tried, tested, and trusted
• interoperability: align with the Canonical Data Model to simplify integration, data sharing, and interoperability across NHS systems
• faster, simpler deployments: leverage repeatable integration patterns to speed up onboarding and reduce deployment overheads for NHS organisations
• streamlined procurement: provide clear, accessible information on your business case, benefits, and product capabilities, making procurement easier for both you and your customers
• comprehensive support: access training and resources through the FDP Centre of Excellence, ensuring your users can get the most from your solution
• opportunities for innovation and growth: tap into platform capabilities to enhance your offering and support ongoing innovation for NHS users