Case Study – Leading UK Care Service Provider

Digital Works Group

Business System Selection

UK Care Sector

Outdated HR systems were causing major inefficiencies. With our help this client is expecting to realise an estimated £18.1 million of benefits over 5 years.

Leading UK Care Service Provider

Anonymised for client privacy

Problem

Outdated HR systems were creating inefficiencies. The client needed:
– Visibility of sector challenges
– Structured vendor evaluation
– Dedicated project management
– Defined departmental requirements

Our Approach

We identified knowledge gaps around market reality and future evolution. Followed by research into sector trends to support decisions, which included: 
– Workforce demographics
– Technology adoption
– Societal factors
– Software and services evolution

Team

We provided a dedicated Project Manager with system selection expertise who took responsibility for:
– Supervision of research partner for data insights
– Detailed vendor evaluation
– Developing robust governance, using
independent expertise, which lead to evidence-based decisions.

Timescales

Started in Nov24, the project, conclusions and decisions were completed by Jul25.

Outputs

Deliverables included: 
– Research insights on care sector technology trends
– Decision ready analysis enabling client team alignment
– Comprehensive inputs and non-technical evaluation criteria to assist holistic decisions for software purchase
– Fully assessed implementation plans for each supplier

Benefits

– Alignment with procurement milestones ensured progress without disruption to care operations
– Project will deliver an estimated £18.1m of benefits over five years
– Client has clarity on market options and technology fit
– Client now confident in decision-making during procurement

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