Overview

As one of the New Hospital Programme’s Cohort 3 schemes, the Trust approached St. Vincent’s for assistance in developing the digital aspects of its Outline Business Case.

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, part of Cohort 3 of the New Hospital Programme, asked St. Vincent’s to lead the digital component of their Outline Business Case — setting the direction for how technology would shape patient care in their new hospital build.

Our digital subject-matter experts partnered closely with the Trust’s leadership team to:

• Define which technologies would make the most difference
• Analyse costs and benefits for each proposed technology solution
• Build an implementation roadmap that maps out when and how those technologies are deployed — before opening, during construction, and in the early stages post-opening

The Difference We Made

Our roadmap enabled clear sequencing of investments, helping the Trust avoid rushed decisions and ensure technologies are in place at the right moments.

By doing a detailed cost vs benefit analysis, we helped the Trust maximise return on investment — both in terms of financial efficiency and improved patient outcomes.

Working closely with senior executives meant the Trust had confidence and assurance in the digital strategy from day one.

Outcome

NHSX recognised the work as a leading example of using digital solutions in new build hospitals to transform care.

Much of the Trust’s Business Case has been built on our analysis — positioning them strongly to secure funding and stakeholder buy-in.

Why This Matters

Crafting a business case is more than a formality — it’s the blueprint for what your hospital will look like, what staff and patients will experience, and how care is delivered. When you get this right:

• You reduce risk of costly rework or delays
• You set a vision that's deliverable, not just aspirational
• You build stakeholder trust early (board, clinical & operational teams)
• You lay the foundation for technology to be more than infrastructure — but a tool to improve patient care, staff experience, and operational efficiency

Call to Action

If you’re beginning the journey of developing a business case — or want to strengthen your existing proposals — we’re here to help. Let’s talk about how St. Vincent’s can bring clarity, confidence, and strategic insight to your digital outline business case.