Digital Health’s Monthly Summary of Contracts and Launches

Key Takeaways

Devon NHS trusts have contracted Epic for a unified electronic patient record system as part of the One Devon EPR program.
PocDoc’s app is now available in West Yorkshire, offering rapid cardiovascular disease health screenings to local communities.
NHS England awarded a £37.5m contract to BJSS for developing NHS.UK and the NHS App with support from IBM through June 2026.

Health Tech Innovations in the NHS

Devon NHS trusts have made significant strides in their digital health initiatives by signing a contract with Epic Systems for the implementation of an electronic patient record (EPR) system. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust have joined the initiative, which aims to integrate a single EPR across the region under the One Devon EPR program. This agreement follows the earlier deployment of Epic’s EPR by Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in 2022. The Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust plans to go live with the EPR in spring 2026, while the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is scheduled for summer 2026.

Meanwhile, health tech startup PocDoc has teamed up with the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership to launch its app for cardiovascular disease (CVD) screenings in the area, starting January 6, 2025. The ‘Healthy Heart Check’ uses the PocDoc app to provide immediate results on cholesterol levels, body mass index, heart age, and a 10-year risk assessment for heart attacks or strokes. Patients can also access educational resources and lifestyle advice intended to enhance their heart health through the app.

In another notable development, NHS England has awarded a substantial contract to BJSS Limited, worth £37.5 million, to support the ongoing development of its digital services, including NHS.UK and the NHS App. The contract, effective until December 31, 2027, was officially announced in a contract award notice on January 22, 2025. This agreement underscores the importance of digital access to healthcare services in the UK. IBM continues its role as the delivery partner for the NHS App, with its contract, which has risen in value from £52.4 million to £65.5 million, extending until June 2026.

NHS Supply Chain has also recognized the need for enhanced cybersecurity by appointing US-based Leidos as its cyber security provider. Under a three-year contract, Leidos will focus on improving the security measures of NHS Supply Chain, which plays a crucial role in the sourcing and delivery of health products, services, and food across England and Wales.

Lastly, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has revised the timeline for the implementation of its Oracle Health EPR. Initially scheduled to launch by the end of 2024, the rollout was postponed. Chief Executive Kirsten Major explained that the trust needed more time to resolve outstanding issues before proceeding. The new go-live date for the Oracle EPR system has been set for July 14, 2025, following a previous announcement in February 2024 that outlined a 10-year, £85 million contract with Oracle Health.

These developments illustrate the ongoing efforts within the NHS to enhance patient care through technology and improve healthcare systems across the UK.

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