Infosys bags £1.2 bn contract from NHS of U.K. – The Hindu


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Published – October 14, 2025 08:32 pm IST – Bengaluru
We will deliver a platform that not only drives efficiency today but empowers the NHS to elevate it’s invaluable work into the future, says Salil Parekh, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Infosys. | Photo Credit: VIVEK PRAKASH
Infosys, on Tuesday said it has been awarded a £1.2 billion, 15-year contract by the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) to deliver Future NHS Workforce Solution.
As per the contract, Infosys would develop a cutting-edge, data-driven workforce management solution, that would replace the existing Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system, and facilitate payroll functions for 1.9 million NHS employees in England and Wales who are paid £55 billion annually, said a press release.
According to a communique, powered by advanced technologies, the new solution will deliver a modern, flexible, and integrated platform that supports the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to payroll, career development, and retirement. With intuitive, AI-driven tools, it would also streamline workforce planning and enable data-driven decision-making, creating a seamless and user-friendly experience for the NHS staff, it said.
Michael Brodie, Chief Executive, NHSBSA, said, “The new workforce solution will go far beyond simply replacing ESR – it will be a strategic enabler for building a workforce that is fit for the future.’‘
Salil Parekh, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Infosys said, “The NHS is a cornerstone of life in the U.K., providing vital services that touch the lives of millions every day. We will deliver a platform that not only drives efficiency today but empowers the NHS to elevate it’s invaluable work into the future.”
The NHSBSA is an arm’s-length body of the Department of Health and Social Care that provides a range of critical central services to NHS organisations, NHS contractors, patients and the public.
Published – October 14, 2025 08:32 pm IST
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