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Attendees gather in a venue around a large presentation screen displaying “Progress Under Pressure: Health,” a report exploring diversity and inclusion in senior health sector roles. The screen features Castle Peak Group and Opencast branding and a photo of a participant at an event, with audience members visible in the foreground.

Region’s NHS leaders urged to accelerate diversity in boardrooms

A new report, commissioned to explore diversity within the north east health sector, argues that shifting health services from hospitals to communities will only work if those communities are fully represented on boards and leadership teams.

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Opencast appoints Jen Blundell as Chief Capabilities and People Officer

Jen Blundell, who brings years of leadership experience in digital roles and public service organisations, has joined Newcastle-headquartered Opencast as the company’s new Chief Capabilities and People Officer.

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Opencast surpasses 500 employees and secures a place on Crown Commercial Service TS4 framework

Independent technology consultancy Opencast has grown beyond 500 employees and secured a place on Crown Commercial Service Technology Services 4 (TS4) framework, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued UK expansion.

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Opencast working hard to 'Make a difference'

Independent tech consultancy Opencast has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local good causes through a trio of charity endeavours.

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Digital Capability Exchange UK launches to offer open access to tech talent

Three leading UK technology businesses have launched a new not-for-profit initiative designed to transform how businesses access high-quality industry talent. 

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An audience seated in rows attending a panel discussion in a modern indoor venue. Several speakers are seated at the front on armchairs, engaged in conversation. A large screen behind them displays the title “Skills in tech for impact,” and branded banners are positioned on either side. Attendees face the speakers, some holding notebooks, creating the atmosphere of a professional talk or community event focused on technology and skills development.

Government and healthcare centre stage at Opencast's 2025 TechNExt sessions

Independent technology consultancy Opencast has unveiled its talks for the TechNExt – the annual celebration of the North East’s thriving technology sector.  

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Opencast named as supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Digital Capability for Health procurement framework

Independent technology consultancy Opencast has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Digital Capability for Health 2 (DCfH2) framework, to provide NHS England and other public sector customers with innovative digital and technology solutions. 

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Opencast to host day to help ex-military switch careers

Opencast is hosting an event which will explore how businesses can benefit from unlocking the potential of military veterans. 

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Two people wearing smart jackets and collared shirts stand in a modern office with exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and bright overhead lighting. A conference table and chairs are visible behind them.

Seriös group and Opencast partner on NHSBSA data contract worth up to £1m

A commercial arrangement between two of the North East’s leading technology consultancies has secured a contract worth up to £1m to accelerate the use of data across the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). 

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Press release

Attendees gather in a venue around a large presentation screen displaying “Progress Under Pressure: Health,” a report exploring diversity and inclusion in senior health sector roles. The screen features Castle Peak Group and Opencast branding and a photo of a participant at an event, with audience members visible in the foreground.

Region’s NHS leaders urged to accelerate diversity in boardrooms

A new report, commissioned to explore diversity within the north east health sector, argues that shifting health services from hospitals to communities will only work if those communities are fully represented on boards and leadership teams.

Read more

Press release

A person stands indoors in a warmly lit room, wearing a dark jacket and facing the camera. Behind them is a modern seating area with a green upholstered chair, a floor lamp, patterned wall art, and a red-framed glass partition, creating a cozy, contemporary interior.

Opencast appoints Jen Blundell as Chief Capabilities and People Officer

Jen Blundell, who brings years of leadership experience in digital roles and public service organisations, has joined Newcastle-headquartered Opencast as the company’s new Chief Capabilities and People Officer.

Read more

Press release

Arial photo of a large group of the Opencast team standing together smiling at the camera

Opencast surpasses 500 employees and secures a place on Crown Commercial Service TS4 framework

Independent technology consultancy Opencast has grown beyond 500 employees and secured a place on Crown Commercial Service Technology Services 4 (TS4) framework, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued UK expansion.

Read more

Press release

Person sitting on the floor with several large bags of clothes, in front of a bright yellow bee sculpture indoors.

Opencast working hard to 'Make a difference'

Independent tech consultancy Opencast has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local good causes through a trio of charity endeavours.

Read more

Press release

Three men stand around a wooden table smiling at the camea, a window and some plants are in the background

Digital Capability Exchange UK launches to offer open access to tech talent

Three leading UK technology businesses have launched a new not-for-profit initiative designed to transform how businesses access high-quality industry talent. 

Read more

Press release

An audience seated in rows attending a panel discussion in a modern indoor venue. Several speakers are seated at the front on armchairs, engaged in conversation. A large screen behind them displays the title “Skills in tech for impact,” and branded banners are positioned on either side. Attendees face the speakers, some holding notebooks, creating the atmosphere of a professional talk or community event focused on technology and skills development.

Government and healthcare centre stage at Opencast's 2025 TechNExt sessions

Independent technology consultancy Opencast has unveiled its talks for the TechNExt – the annual celebration of the North East’s thriving technology sector.  

Read more

Press release

Healthcare professional wearing gloves and scrubs measures a patient’s blood pressure using an arm cuff and monitor.

Opencast named as supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Digital Capability for Health procurement framework

Independent technology consultancy Opencast has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Digital Capability for Health 2 (DCfH2) framework, to provide NHS England and other public sector customers with innovative digital and technology solutions. 

Read more

Press release

A group of people wearing military style camoflage jackets and trousers and face paint stand in a clearing in a forest smiling at the camera

Opencast to host day to help ex-military switch careers

Opencast is hosting an event which will explore how businesses can benefit from unlocking the potential of military veterans. 

Read more

Press release

Two people wearing smart jackets and collared shirts stand in a modern office with exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and bright overhead lighting. A conference table and chairs are visible behind them.

Seriös group and Opencast partner on NHSBSA data contract worth up to £1m

A commercial arrangement between two of the North East’s leading technology consultancies has secured a contract worth up to £1m to accelerate the use of data across the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). 

Read more

Press release

Attendees gather in a venue around a large presentation screen displaying “Progress Under Pressure: Health,” a report exploring diversity and inclusion in senior health sector roles. The screen features Castle Peak Group and Opencast branding and a photo of a participant at an event, with audience members visible in the foreground.

Region’s NHS leaders urged to accelerate diversity in boardrooms

A new report, commissioned to explore diversity within the north east health sector, argues that shifting health services from hospitals to communities will only work if those communities are fully represented on boards and leadership teams.

Read more

Press release

A person stands indoors in a warmly lit room, wearing a dark jacket and facing the camera. Behind them is a modern seating area with a green upholstered chair, a floor lamp, patterned wall art, and a red-framed glass partition, creating a cozy, contemporary interior.

Opencast appoints Jen Blundell as Chief Capabilities and People Officer

Jen Blundell, who brings years of leadership experience in digital roles and public service organisations, has joined Newcastle-headquartered Opencast as the company’s new Chief Capabilities and People Officer.

Read more

Press release

Arial photo of a large group of the Opencast team standing together smiling at the camera

Opencast surpasses 500 employees and secures a place on Crown Commercial Service TS4 framework

Independent technology consultancy Opencast has grown beyond 500 employees and secured a place on Crown Commercial Service Technology Services 4 (TS4) framework, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued UK expansion.

Read more

Press release

Person sitting on the floor with several large bags of clothes, in front of a bright yellow bee sculpture indoors.

Opencast working hard to 'Make a difference'

Independent tech consultancy Opencast has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local good causes through a trio of charity endeavours.

Read more

Press release

Three men stand around a wooden table smiling at the camea, a window and some plants are in the background

Digital Capability Exchange UK launches to offer open access to tech talent

Three leading UK technology businesses have launched a new not-for-profit initiative designed to transform how businesses access high-quality industry talent. 

Read more

Press release

An audience seated in rows attending a panel discussion in a modern indoor venue. Several speakers are seated at the front on armchairs, engaged in conversation. A large screen behind them displays the title “Skills in tech for impact,” and branded banners are positioned on either side. Attendees face the speakers, some holding notebooks, creating the atmosphere of a professional talk or community event focused on technology and skills development.

Government and healthcare centre stage at Opencast's 2025 TechNExt sessions

Independent technology consultancy Opencast has unveiled its talks for the TechNExt – the annual celebration of the North East’s thriving technology sector.  

Read more

Press release

Healthcare professional wearing gloves and scrubs measures a patient’s blood pressure using an arm cuff and monitor.

Opencast named as supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Digital Capability for Health procurement framework

Independent technology consultancy Opencast has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Digital Capability for Health 2 (DCfH2) framework, to provide NHS England and other public sector customers with innovative digital and technology solutions. 

Read more

Press release

A group of people wearing military style camoflage jackets and trousers and face paint stand in a clearing in a forest smiling at the camera

Opencast to host day to help ex-military switch careers

Opencast is hosting an event which will explore how businesses can benefit from unlocking the potential of military veterans. 

Read more

Press release

Two people wearing smart jackets and collared shirts stand in a modern office with exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and bright overhead lighting. A conference table and chairs are visible behind them.

Seriös group and Opencast partner on NHSBSA data contract worth up to £1m

A commercial arrangement between two of the North East’s leading technology consultancies has secured a contract worth up to £1m to accelerate the use of data across the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). 

Read more