Serco wins Aussie hospital contract

1st Aug 2011 07:09

Outsourcing behemoth Serco has signed a new hospital services contract, worth A$1.3bn (£850m), in Australia.The 10-year contract is with the Western Australian Department of Health to provide vital non-clinical support services at the new Fiona Stanley Hospital near Perth. The contract has two five-year extension options.In the pre-operational phase which commences shortly, annual revenues will be around A$30-50m. From the opening of the hospital in 2014, annual revenues will increase to about A$160m.Serco will integrate non-clinical services through technology to ensure the smooth running of the whole hospital. "We will design and deliver the technology solution, along with our management system, to support the Western Australian Department of Health to improve efficiency and the quality of care for patients and provide a world-class experience," the company claimed. --jh