Oxford Computer Consultants (OCC) has been acquired by Healthcare IT specialist System C.
The Oxford-based IT business specialises in integrated contracts and finance solutions for social care within local government, as well as designing and developing customised software for a wide range of public and private sector organisations.
The company, which started with 2 people in 1989 to over 100 today, also provides IT consultancy services to industry, including the engineering, business services and research sectors.
Before the acquisition, OCC had worked in partnership with System C for over 20 years, providing technologies to support System C’s Liquidlogic platform, one of the UK’s leading IT solutions for the NHS, local authority social care, and education management services.
With a shared customer base of over 100 local authorities, the acquisition by System C will enable it to fully integrate OCC’s expertise and product solutions to create a cohesive product roadmap for its customers, including local authorities and social care organisations.
Nick Warner, Managing Director of Oxford Computer Consultants, said: OCC has worked with System C for almost twenty years, so coming together as one business feels like a natural progression.
“We’re excited about the benefits for our customers and employees. As far as our staff go, there will be even greater potential for career development and learning and a valuable transfer of expertise between teams.
System C Chief Executive, Nick Wilson, commented: We’re delighted to welcome OCC to the family. I’m confident that our shared values and complementary capabilities will help us better address the needs of our customers, including the local authorities that we already partner with. I’m looking forward to exploring new opportunities together.
A leading-regional law firm, Gardner Leader assisted Oxford Computer Consultants (OCC) in the sale of its shares. The firm, acting on behalf of OCC, was led by Partner Sally Addis and her team of highly experienced consultants, including Will Nash, based in the firm’s new Oxford office.
Sally and her team joined Gardner Leader in March 2023. The firm’s team of highly experienced legal professionals now exceeds more than 180 employees, working across 12 specialist teams, each dedicated to providing specific services to businesses and individuals.
Sally Addis added: “OCC is a well-established and growing entrepreneur-led business, and we were delighted to advise and guide the shareholders throughout the share sale process to a successful conclusion.”
Nick Warner added: “Selling OCC has been the biggest, most high stakes thing I have ever done. Sally and the Gardner Leader team provided experienced oversight and helpful guidance throughout the sale process. They were available when we needed them and helped to get it over the line.”
