Indicative activity plan (IAP) reporting specification: technical detail – specific data requirements

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This document, previously known as a price activity matrix (PAM), is the technical specification of the indicative activity plan (IAP) reporting specification showing the individual data elements (fields), their format and lists of codes where these are not contained in standard data sources, for example, the NHS Data Model and Dictionary.

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Indicative activity plan (IAP) reporting specification: technical detail – specific data requirements – version 4.1 for 2025/26

Indicative activity plan (IAP) reporting specification: technical detail – specific data requirements – version 4.1 for 2025/26

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Summary

The purpose of the indicative activity plan (IAP) reporting specification is to enable the interchange, in a uniform format, of contract plans between commissioners and providers of healthcare.

This will ensure that the interchange of contract plans is consistent across all organisations.

The change in name from price activity matrix (PAM) has been made in order to match national planning guidance and reflect the new financial landscape.

Version 4.1. Updated 1 July 2025.