We are delighted to announce that OPCI Ltd has successfully achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification, the internationally recognised standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Even more exceptionally, the certification audit was completed with zero non-conformances, a clear testament to our entire team’s dedication to the highest standards of security, compliance and continuous improvement.

Why this matters

In an environment where digital platforms and data-driven services are increasingly critical across healthcare, achieving ISO/IEC 27001 reflects more than regulatory compliance: it demonstrates that OPCI is prepared to operate at the level required by the modern health ecosystem. Our commitment covers the core principles of confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, and ensures that every process, system and control is aligned to safeguarding data and supporting trusted operational performance.

Aligning with national health sector expectations

The health and social care sector in England has clearly articulated that cyber-security and information governance are foundational to safe, trustworthy digital delivery. For example:

• The NHS England supply-chain Cyber Security Charter (TechUK announcement) sets out eight core principles which suppliers of NHS services are encouraged to adopt, these include robust system monitoring, incident response planning, multi-factor authentication and maintaining a standing ‘Standards Met’ status in the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).
• The DSPT guidance states that “The DSPT ‘Standards met’ expectation should be regarded as a minimum compliance level, not the end goal of your organisation’s cyber security and IG activities.”
• Moreover, the Cyber Security Strategy for Health and Social Care 2023 to 2030 makes clear that cyber-security underpins patient safety and service continuity, and that all providers must work towards “a cyber resilient health and adult social care system in England” by 2030.
• The Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC) defines the national baseline for digital health technologies entering the NHS, demanding standards across clinical safety, data protection, technical security, interoperability, usability and accessibility.

By achieving ISO/IEC 27001, OPCI is demonstrating that we not only meet but aspire to exceed the baseline security expectations set out by NHS and government frameworks. We believe that such certification should be regarded by healthcare purchasers and stakeholders not merely as a “nice to have”, but as a gold standard expectation for any organisation supplying digital health platforms or handling sensitive health data.

What this means for our clients and partners and their patients

For our clients, partners and stakeholders, this achievement delivers real value:

• Trust and assurance – you can be confident that your data, and the services we provide, rest on a robust, independently audited security foundation.
• Regulatory alignment – by aligning with internationally recognised standards and UK sector-specific expectations, we reduce friction and risk in procurement, compliance and deployment processes.
• Enabling safe digital adoption – as healthcare organisations increasingly deploy digital platforms (including AI-enabled tools, risk-stratification systems, remote monitoring and integrated care solutions), the underpinning infrastructure must be securely managed. Our certification supports the safe adoption of such platforms and strengthens the case for innovation.
• Continuous improvement culture – the zero non-conformance result is no end-point: we are committed to ongoing monitoring, review and enhancement of our ISMS, ensuring that evolving threats, changes in regulation and emerging best practice are met proactively.

Acknowledgements

A huge thank-you to everyone at OPCI whose diligence, professionalism and passion have made this possible. From our ISMS team to operational staff, from governance leads to project managers and software engineers, this is a collective achievement. It also reflects the ongoing commitment of our leadership and board to prioritise security and governance as strategic enablers, not an after-thought.

Looking ahead

As we continue to scale our digital health and AI risk-stratification platform, this milestone strengthens our foundation. We will maintain the momentum of improvement, ensure our controls remain current, and continue to align with NHS and UK healthcare sector requirements so that our clients can deploy our solutions with confidence and peace of mind.

Should you wish to discuss how our security certification affects your procurement or deployment of our solutions, or how OPCI can support your digital transformation safely, please get in touch.