Healthcare technology that improves lives and operations

SCC partners with NHS Trusts and healthcare providers to deliver connected services that improve patient experience, modernise infrastructure and support an overstretched workforce. Our integrated approach to healthcare IT solutions combines cyber security, cloud technology in healthcare and workplace modernisation with proven expertise in data pathways, interoperability and technology enabled care.
We help NHS organisations align to seven priority areas:

  • AI Adoption & Centres of Excellence: Accelerating real-world diagnostic innovations, clinical trial optimisation and AI-powered front-line decision-making.

  • Frontline Optimisation: Deploying reference architecture technology that underpins EPRs, PACS, LIMS and real-time clinical data capture.

  • Increasing Throughput: Delivering agile infrastructure, on-demand compute and digital productivity tools for seamless care across settings.

  • Modern Hospital Infrastructure: Enabling future surgical models, robotics and ambient AI for improved clinical flow and cost control.

  • Skills, Capacity & Workforce: Scaling capability via automation, ESM, AR/VR upskilling and managed services to address workforce planning priorities.

  • Social Value: Partnering on the Rigby Foundation’s Digital Skills Academy and research collaboration at Aston University to build the workforce of tomorrow.

  • Sustainability: Driving circular IT, Recyclea, buy-back and net zero asset strategies, helping Trusts reinvest in care and meet NHS England’s sustainability mandates.

With five decades of experience, accredited solutions and partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem, SCC delivers measurable improvements in efficiency, compliance and patient care outcomes.

Aligned with government and NHS national shifts

The NHS long term (10-Year) plan

Our tech, services and advisory support directly enable digital-first models, interoperability and whole-journey patient data for prevention, earlier intervention and operational efficiency.

The three government health shifts

• Shifting care closer to home and make prevention mainstream (digital health, data-driven insight for population health)
• Personalising care using genomics, digital and AI (advanced analytics, clinical support platforms)
• Joining up care with interoperable digital records, cloud platforms and real-time collaboration

NHS national standards

All solutions align to Operational, Security and ‘What Good Looks Like’ standards and are field-tested for the Clinical Safety Case. Through regional delivery teams and co-creation with NHS leaders and clinicians, we partner at every level, locally, ICS-wide and nationally.

Key challenges & SCC solutions in healthcare

Regulatory pressures & data protection

NHS Trusts must comply with GDPR, NIS2, NHS Digital standards and Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements while managing sensitive patient data across expanding digital estates. Healthcare cyber security is now a national priority as threats grow more sophisticated and regulatory obligations increase.

SCC solution: Digital & cyber

SCC delivers expert-led compliance frameworks, AI-enhanced cyber defence and CREST-accredited Security Operations Centre (SOC) services that keep healthcare data secure and audit-ready. Our zero-trust architectures protect clinical data pathways and electronic patient records across multi-cloud environments.

  • AI-enhanced cyber defence and 24/7 proactive threat monitoring
  • Up to 70% reduction in manual compliance effort in live NHS projects
  • Faster GDPR and NIS2 reporting with lower regulatory risk
  • Continuously audit-ready environments to meet NHS Digital and CQC requirements

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Legacy IT & cloud adoption

Outdated systems drain budgets, increase risk and limit digital maturity. Cloud technology in healthcare offers agility, but cost management and interoperability across mixed estates remain major challenges.

SCC solution: Cloud infrastructure & software

SCC helps NHS organisations modernise legacy estates and accelerate safe adoption of hybrid cloud. With FinOps-enabled management and vendor-agnostic healthcare IT consulting, we reduce spend while enabling innovation.

  • 20% lower cloud spend via unified management
  • Secure, compliant hybrid cloud migrations that protect EPR rollouts
  • Software lifecycle optimisation with trusted licensing advisor services
  • Cloud maturity assessments to align with NHS digital priorities

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Cyber threats & secure data

Healthcare remains one of the most targeted sectors for cyberattacks. Fragmented systems and growing clinical data volumes expose Trusts to increasing operational and reputational risk.

SCC solution: Enterprise networks & security

Our AI-powered Managed Extended Detection & Response (MXDR) services, combined with government-accredited secure cloud and resilient networking, protect healthcare organisations from evolving threats.

  • CREST-accredited Security Operations Centre with 24/7 oversight
  • Faster threat neutralisation, up to 92% quicker incident response
  • Resilient, government-accredited secure cloud for clinical workloads
  • Zero-trust frameworks that protect sensitive data pathways and integrated care systems

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Cross-agency data sharing & interoperability

Joined-up care requires seamless, secure data exchange across NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Systems (ICS) and local authorities. Without interoperability, electronic patient records and analytics cannot deliver their full value.

SCC solution: Enterprise & software integration

SCC enables secure, standards-driven interoperability across systems, helping to deliver patient-centred care and actionable insights.

  • Standards-based APIs and interoperability frameworks
  • Scalable analytics platforms for population health management
  • Trusted device management aligned with NHS governance
  • Supports ICS collaboration and digital government frameworks adoption

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Sustainable IT & ESG targets

NHS organisations face increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions and align with government sustainability mandates. Achieving net zero while modernising estates requires IT lifecycle models that reduce waste and environmental impact.

SCC solution: Digital supply chain & sustainability

Through our Recyclea programme and circular IT models, SCC supports healthcare providers to meet sustainability and ESG reporting requirements.

  • End-of-life asset management with secure data destruction
  • Carbon tracking tools integrated into IT lifecycle planning
  • Sustainable supply chain aligned with NHS procurement frameworks
  • Practical IT strategies that deliver greener, more sustainable healthcare services

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Skills gaps & workforce shortages

The NHS Workforce Plan highlights the urgent need to address staff shortages and expand digital capability. Technology complexity continues to outpace available expertise.

SCC solution: Digital workplace & training

SCC supports NHS workforce planning by delivering flexible resourcing, structured upskilling and modern workplace solutions that improve staff productivity and wellbeing.

  • Digital skills programmes
  • AR/VR-enabled clinical and non-clinical upskilling
  • Managed workplace services to free NHS staff for frontline care
  • Enhanced inclusion and accessibility through digital workplace design

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Proven outcomes in healthcare

SCC has delivered measurable results for NHS Trusts and healthcare providers across the UK:

University Hospitals North Midlands

  • 47% reduction in GP appointments

  • £11,454 cost per patient reduction

South Warwickshire NHS Trust (Dementia cohort)

  • 58% fewer GP appointments

  • 80% fewer hospital admissions

  • 53% reduction in 999 calls

GoodShape partnership:

  • NHS absence reduction of 23.7%

  • 43% fewer mental health absences

  • 9:1 ROI

University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

  • AI-enabled People Services saved 2,079 productive days, reducing resolution times from 3 days to 5 minutes

Frameworks

Crown Commercial Service

Artificial Intelligence DPS (RM6200)
Discovery and consultancy services related to artificial intelligence (AI), implementation and support of AI systems, end to end partnerships, and AI technologies in health and social care.

Automation DPS (RM6173)
Intelligent automation services and solutions, including automation technologies, services, consultancy and licences.

Big Data & Analytics (RM6195)
This agreement is designed to support the creation of intelligent data and analytics functions across the UK public sector. SCC are on Lot 2 – Commercial off the shelf (COTS) Software.

Digital Outcomes (DOS) 6 (RM1043.6)
Outcome based Professional Services via Digital Marketplace.

G Cloud 14 (RM1577.14)
Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4. Cloud Services, AV, Professional Services, Cyber, ServiceNow, Xurrent, Software & Professional Services.

Multifunctional Devices, GovPrint Hardware, Managed Print Provision and Digital Workflow Software Services (RM6361)
Framework designed for Managed Print and Document Services.

Network Services 3 (RM6116)
Network solutions, communication services and audio and video conferencing.

Spark DPS (RM6094)
Buy emerging technology products and services, including Internet of Things (IoT), AI and automation, simulated environments, wearables and new improvements in security.

Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (TePaS) (RM6098)
Hardware, Software and Associated Services including Information Assured Products and Services.

Technology Services 3 (RM6100)
Technology Strategy and design with support services.

Cyber Security Services 3 DPS (RM3764.3)
Cyber resilience and security services.

Cloud Compute 2 (RM6292)
Cloud computing services. Includes Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and other additional ancillary services.

Audio Visual Technical Consultancy & Commissioning DPS (RM6225)
Complex audio visual (AV) services. Plus support services for rooms that use a range of AV technology.

Scotland

Scottish Government – Digital Technology and Cyber Services DPS
supports and enables a number of digital initiatives, specifically Scotland’s Digital Strategy, A changing nation: how Scotland will thrive in a digital world
• Lot 1 – digital technology projects and services
• Lot 2 – digital technology resources
• Lot 4 – cyber security services

Scottish Government – Telephony and Communication Services DPS
This dynamic purchasing system (DPS) is for the provision of telephony and communication services
• Lot 1 – Telephony and Communication Services

HealthTrust Europe (HTE)

ICT Solutions (third iteration) / ComIT 3
Single Lot Framework which enables buyers to buy any product or service via further competition or direct award.

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS)

NHS Shared Business Services – Digital Workplace Solutions
IT Solutions, Networking, Virtualisation, End User & Solutions Software.

NHS SBS and NOECPC – Tech Devices – Link 4 Framework
IT Hardware and associated services.

NHS SBS – Technology Enabled Care Services 2
Healthcare monitoring solutions inc Population Health
• LOT 1 -Remote Clinical Monitoring
• LOT 3 – Digital Alarms Solutions
• LOT 4 – Intelligent Activity Monitoring
• LOT 6 – One Stop Shop / Combined Solutions

ESPO

Document Management Services
Document management solutions, including: scanning; storage and disposal of documents; the supply of software and consultancy services.

JISC

Network Equipment
Network services for small and large projects in Education.

Procurement Services (Formerly KCS)

Multi Functional Devices & Digital Solutions (Y20031)
Provision of MFD and Document Solutions as well as several other SCC services such as Cloud, AV, Professional Services etc via Lot 2.

Software Products and Associated Services (Y23065)
Full range of software (including open source software), essential hardware and associated services including support and maintenance.

LUPC

NDNA Framework
OEM led (Dell) for Notebooks and associated services.

NEUPC

Networking – Supply and Services 2 ITS2008NE / HENSS2
Network Products and Services for Education.

Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service / BlueLight Commercial

BlueLight Commercial – ICT Framework
The Framework covers all IT technologies

SUPC

Servers, Storage, Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA)
OEM led (HPe) for Server and Storage opportunities as well as a lot for reseller solutions where we can propose other solutions.

Software Licence Resellers (SLRA) (ITS4042 SU)
Software Licence Reseller Framework – we are on the following Lots:
• SLRA Lot 1 Microsoft & Associated Services
• SLRA Lot 4 Other Software
• SLRA Lot 5 Software Services

What our customers say

Logo 1

“The cornerstone of the relationship between UHNM and SCC is that of valuable and trusted advice. With their vendor agnostic stance, SCC has independently recommended technology solutions and services that we have subsequently implemented and utilised effectively and efficiently. We will continue to engage with SCC, obtaining their input into our future strategy, to ensure we continue to realise the full value of our IT investment.”

MARK BOSTOCK
IM & T Director,
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Logo 2

“We had a vision to provide greater care to our patients through the use of electronic prescribing of medications, and this was to be fully implemented in the new Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. This may sound relatively straight forward, however the technical complexity required to achieve it was extensive, coupled with a “last minute” decision to change the way the system was delivered. SCC worked closely with us as at both an advisory and implementation level to ensure that the new solution met our current and future needs, in the limited timescale available. We have a long standing relationship with SCC and the success of this project further reinforced that. “

NIGEL GAMMAGE
IT Delivery Manager,
NHS Dumfries & Galloway

Discover how SCC supports NHS Trusts and healthcare providers to modernise securely, sustainably and at pace.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

How does SCC help the NHS improve compliance with GDPR, NIS2 and CQC standards?

Through expert-led compliance frameworks, zero-trust architectures and audit-ready cloud environments, SCC reduces manual compliance effort by up to 70% and accelerates GDPR/NIS2 reporting. This makes healthcare cybersecurity both proactive and aligned to regulatory requirements.

How does SCC support compliance with evolving standards and the NHS 10-Year Plan?

SCC deploys expert-led, audit-ready frameworks and cloud solutions to accelerate regulatory reporting, meet “What Good Looks Like” criteria, and speed digital maturity for Trusts.

Can SCC modernise legacy systems without disrupting patient care?

Yes. SCC’s hybrid cloud and software lifecycle services are designed for the healthcare sector. We migrate systems in stages to protect electronic patient records and maintain clinical uptime, while FinOps dashboards keep costs predictable.

How does SCC address NHS workforce planning and skills shortages?

SCC supports NHS workforce planning with structured digital skills programmes, AR/VR training and flexible resourcing. Our Digital Workplace solutions improve staff wellbeing and free clinicians from administrative overheads.

What impact has SCC delivered for NHS Trusts in practice?

Our healthcare IT solutions have reduced hospital admissions by up to 80%, cut GP appointments by almost half and delivered up to 9:1 ROI in absence management programmes. Case studies include University Hospitals North Midlands, South Warwickshire NHS Trust and University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire.

How does SCC support sustainability in healthcare IT?

Through our Recyclea programme, carbon tracking and sustainable supply chain services, SCC helps the NHS meet ESG commitments and net zero goals while maintaining cost efficiency.

What makes SCC different from other healthcare IT consulting firms?

Independence and experience. As Europe’s largest independent IT integrator, SCC partners across the NHS and leading vendors without vendor lock-in. This integrated approach ensures solutions are tailored to healthcare objectives, from electronic patient records and cloud technology in healthcare to connected services and technology enabled care.

The SCC Advantage

SCC serves as a strategic partner in navigating complex IT landscapes, offering integrated support across digital workplaces, data and AI requirements, enterprise software management, infrastructure and cloud environments. Explore how our expertise enables organisations to implement lasting, efficient solutions at every stage of transformation.

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Flexible payment solutions

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SCC Consultancy

SCC’s Consultancy Practice helps customers align their tech strategy with their business strategy – enabling your business and driving ROI. Our consultants support you on your journey, specialising in: AI, M&A, Programme Recovery, Application Transformation, and Change & Adoption.

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