Study Set-Up Plan: Questions

22 September 2025

At the beginning of April, delivery partners from across the system presented this new Study-Set Up plan in a webinar Streamlining and reform of study set-up. 

The Department of Health and Social Care, along with System Partners (NHS England, Health Research Authority, National Institute for Health and Care Research, Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency and the Devolved Administrations Health Departments) have responded to the most frequently asked questions about the Study Set-Up Plan. 

Study Set-Up Plan: Phase 2 Completed

30 June 2025

The second phase of the UKCRD programme Study Set-Up Plan has been completed rapidly to address the delays affecting clinical research through digitalisation and reducing unnecessary bureaucracy.  

Bulletin: Requirement for use of the Schedule of Events Cost Attribution Tool (SoECAT) and the unmodifiable existing model Non-Commercial Agreement (mNCA) and Organisation Information Document (OID)

30 June 2025 

Study Set-Up Plan: Phase 1 Completed

28 April 2025

UKCRD has published a policy statement announcing the new Study Set-Up Plan, led by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on behalf of the four UK nations, to rapidly address the delays affecting clinical research through digitalisation and reducing unnecessary bureaucracy. 

Webinar: Streamlining and reform of study set-up 

2 April 2025

In this webinar, you will learn about the Study Set-Up Plan, a plan that aims to streamline and reform the set-up and delivery of all clinical trials to rapidly address the delays affecting clinical research.

Bulletin: Action to enhance visibility of current research delivery set up activities in the UK

20 March 2025

We are writing to update you on continued efforts to maximise the potential for the UK to be world-leading in clinical research for the benefit of patients, the NHS and the economy.