Insight and Analytics

Harnessing the power of data to lead meaningful change

NHS Benchmarking Network can provide support via our Insight and Analytics service.

At the NHS Benchmarking Network, we specialise in unlocking the value of data to support health and social care staff and commissioners in driving improvements across services. With over 25 years of experience, our expert team delivers bespoke analytical solutions, helping organisations translate data into meaningful insights that inform strategic and operational decision-making.​

Working in close partnership with a range of organisations, we design tailored projects that shine a light on service provision, demand, capacity, and outcomes. Whether your organisation is seeking to evaluate current performance, plan future services, or align with national priorities, our evidence-based approach ensures you have the clarity and confidence needed to act.​

By combining our deep sector expertise with powerful data visualisation tools, we help the health and social care organisations deliver more effective, efficient, and equitable care for the populations it serves.

Our Services

Tailored Data Cuts – Harnessing our annual and monthly collections alongside publicly available data, the NHS Benchmarking Network are able to provide bespoke, benchmarked data cuts and expertise to inform decision making around core challenges facing all health and care systems.

Bespoke Data Collections - Where existing datasets don’t go far enough, the NHS Benchmarking Network offers tailored data collection solutions, co-designed with you. Our bespoke collections capture essential intelligence aligned to your priorities, supporting deep dives into specific services, patient groups, or system challenges.

Dynamic Analytical Tool – These tools enable health and social care organisations to simulate scenarios, forecast demand, and evaluate the impact of service changes. By applying robust analytics to real-world data, these tools support evidence-based planning and informed decision making.

Data Visualisation Tools – Whether used to inform strategy, enhance reporting, or monitor service performance, we can develop tools that enable users to engage with insights clearly and effectively. Click here to read about how the Zero Suicide Alliance has utilized our tools to support its users in interrogating data sets.

Clinical Case Reviews – Developed to support assurance and continuous improvement, our Clinical Case Review Tool enables structured peer-led reviews of individual patient cases. The tool captures both quantitative and qualitative data, helping identify good practice and areas for improvement.

Census/Survey Tool – Designed to gather timely, organisation-wide insights, our Census/Survey Tool supports large-scale data collection on key themes across systems and settings. Whether focused on workforce, patient experience, or service delivery, the tool enables organisations to capture rich, structured data to inform planning, policy, and improvement.

How to commission us FAQs

  • Reach out to our Insight and Analytics team directly at enquiry@nhsbenchmarking.nhs.uk

  • We are pleased to confirm that the NHS Benchmarking Network is now registered with a SHARE code as part of the new public procurement reforms and the transition to the Central Digital Platform (CDP).

    This ensures our compliance with the latest procurement regulations and enables NHS organisations to engage with us via the CDP with full transparency and assurance.

    Our SHARE code allows for easier, compliant commissioning in line with the Commercial Development Programme (CDP) requirements.  This is via find a tender on gov.uk.