University Hospitals Leicester and Northamptonshire Group: pre-market engagement webinar
11am – 12pm6 July 2026
Online
About the Group
The University Hospital Leicester and University Hospital Northampton Group consists of three acute NHS Trusts:
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Trust
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Programme overview
The Group are preparing to procure a major Information Technology (IT) Outsourced service. This is a programme of considerable scale, complexity, and strategic importance, and it represents a critical component of the Group’s wider digital transformation agenda, aimed at strengthening the resilience, interoperability, and sustainability of all IT services.
The strategic intent is to establish a modern, high-performing digital infrastructure that enables improved clinical and operational outcomes. By transforming the way IT services are delivered, the programme will directly support better patient care, enhance user experience for staff, and enable innovation across the organisation. It will also ensure that our digital estate is secure, scalable, and aligned with future NHS priorities.
Session overview
The webinar will take place virtually 11:00 to 12:00 and is an introductory session to the Group’s plans. You will hear from Group senior leaders, including Will Monaghan (Group Chief Digital Information Officer), who will talk about the programme’s scope, strategic objectives, and anticipated procurement approach.
The webinar is open to all suppliers on the Government Commercial Agency's Technology Services 4 Framework (RM6190), and there is no limit on the number of attendees. It is also the gateway to the in-person roundtable taking place the same afternoon (see separate listing). If you are unable to join the roundtable, there will still be an opportunity to share your insights; details will follow after the webinar.
Who should attend
The Group are seeking to engage with experienced suppliers who can demonstrate a strong track record of delivering services of comparable size and complexity within the public sector, particularly within health and care environments. Suppliers should be able to evidence their ability to operate at scale, manage complex service integrations, and deliver high-quality, patient-centric outcomes.
University Hospitals Leicester and Northamptonshire Group: pre-market engagement roundtable
A rare opportunity for experienced IT outsourcing suppliers to engage directly with senior leaders from University Hospitals of Leicester, University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, and Kettering General Hospital. Following the morning webinar, this in-person roundtable explores the Group's forthcoming outsourced IT services procurement in detail — covering lot structure, SIAM arrangements, contract length, and transition timescales. Places are limited and allocated on a waiting list basis.
Robert joined techUK in October 2022, where he is now Programme Manager for Health and Social Care.
Robert previously worked at the Pension Protection Fund, within the policy and public affairs team. Prior to this, he worked at the Scottish Parliament, advising politicians and industry stakeholders on a wide range of issues, including rural crime and health policies.
Robert has a degree in Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) from the University of Aberdeen, with a particular focus on strategic studies and energy security. Outside of work he enjoys activities such as running, rugby, boxing and cooking!
Rachel joined techUK in December 2024, as a Programme Manager in the Health and Social Care team.
Prior to this, Rachel worked at a specialist health and social care public affairs agency, working with a range of organisations and trade bodies across the medical technology, pharmaceutical, digital health and social care sectors. As well as this, Rachel was part of the Secretariat for a number of health and care related All-Party Parliamentary Groups.
Rachel has a Masters in Global Governance and Diplomacy from the University of Leeds, as well as a first-class honours in Politics BA from Newcastle University.
Lewis Stewart
Programme Manager ‑ Health and Social Care, techUK
Lewis Stewart
Programme Manager ‑ Health and Social Care, techUK
Lewis brings a multidisciplinary background spanning health policy, stakeholder engagement, digital innovation, and elite sport. A former Commonwealth Games champion, he draws on the resilience, adaptability, and team-driven mindset gained through years of high-performance competition.
Before joining techUK, Lewis supported a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons, where he led on constituency engagement and produced evidence-based research to inform debates, committee work, and policy advocacy. He has also helped shape youth wellbeing policy through the Youth Sport Trust, collaborating with government, education, and grassroots networks to drive impact.
Lewis has played key roles in health tech and mobility startups, helping to bring innovative solutions to market and improve user experience in complex systems. With a degree in Biochemistry and Pharmacology, he combines analytical thinking with a passion for evidence-led, people-centred change.
Junior Programme Manager, Health and Care Team, techUK
Viola Pastorino
Junior Programme Manager, Health and Care Team, techUK
Viola Pastorino is a policy, governance, and strategic communication specialist.
She joined techUK as the Junior Programme Manager in the Health and Care Team in April 2024.
She has obtained a Bachelor of Sciences in Governance, Economics, and Development from Leiden University, and a Master's programme in Strategic Communications at King's College London. Her academic background, leading up to a dissertation on AI policy influence and hands-on campaign development, is complemented by practical experience in international PR and grassroots project management.
She is skilled in qualitative and quantitative analysis and comfortable communicating findings to varying stakeholders. Above all, she is deeply passionate about the intersection of technology and government, especially how technology and global discourse shape one another, the processes that lead to belief polarisation and radicalisation of communities, and crafting strategic narratives that steer public discourse.
Outside of work she loves reading, live music light operation, and diving.
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