1. Does your Trust currently use RPA (Robotic Process Automation). Yes.
2. Which departments within your Trust currently use RPA. Trust wide application supported by Information Management & Technology.
3. Which commercial partner is your Trust currently using? NDL
4. Is the Trust intending to expand the use of RPA? No specific plans.
5. Total Budget spent on RPA?
We are unable to provide the total budget spend on RPA as this information is commercial in confidence. This information is exempt under section 43 (commercial interests) of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), as the information would be likely to prejudice the commercial interests of those involved.
Section 43 (2) is a qualified exemption which means the Trust must undertake a public interest test. The Trust has considered the public interest in disclosing this information and while it is in the public interest to disclose information that informs the public of how we spend our money, especially where this relates to the provision of public services, we have determined that the prejudice arising from disclosure outweighs the benefit to the public in this instance.
6. Forecasted investment in RPA? No change to current budget.
7. Which departments have been identified for RPA projects? No future projects identified
