Two Newcastle tech firms have joined forces to take on a £1m contract with the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA).
The businesses - both based at Byker's Hoults Yard - have partnered to provide data services to the arm's length body of the Department of Health and Social Care, providing essential business support services to the NHS. Together they will use data to provide the Newcastle-based NHSBSA with better insights into its processes.
The two-year piece of work will draw on Seriös Group's expertise in data solutions and Opencast's specialism in designing and building technology solutions for the Government, healthcare and private sector. An initial phase of work will see the firms deliver a data solution architecture, data engineering, insight analysis, data warehousing, user-centred design and big data analytics.
Lee Rorison, founder and CEO at Seriös Group, said: “We have built an excellent relationship with our neighbour Opencast, having already collaborated successfully on other impactful projects. We are delighted to be joining forces once again with Opencast for the NHSBSA, combining our expertise to deliver data solutions and technology that make a positive difference. Our complementary skills and shared commitment to innovation position us perfectly to drive meaningful results."
Harry Armstrong, chief growth officer at Opencast, said: “We’re delighted to be working once again with the NHSBSA, which is widely respected in the sector for its strong commitment to digital change. We’re excited to be supporting it in partnership with Seriös Group, whose experience and capabilities will be vital to the success of the project.
"Healthcare is a strategic priority for us, and this is exactly the sort of contract we thrive on – interesting, fulfilling work that will make access to health services easier for millions of people. NHSBSA’s ambition is for a step change as a data-driven organisation and our work will support them in that."
Opencast is seen as one of the North East's fastest growing firms having last year published results for 2023 which saw its revenues near £50m and its headcount grow significantly from 258 to 431. Meanwhile, in recent years Seriös Group has seen growth on the back of a six-figure investment from the North East Growth Capital Fund.
