Case Study: Bupa builds in-house digital capability with Sparta Global

Bupa transitions 50+ Spartans into permanent roles with Sparta Global

Bupa, an international healthcare leader, faced the challenge of over-reliance on external tech consultancies, which held ownership of its core digital systems. This model was neither financially sustainable long-term nor did it allow Bupa to build its own technical capabilities to support its ambitious digital roadmap. To reclaim its intellectual property and establish an adaptable, in-house technical workforce, Bupa partnered with Sparta Global.

Sparta Global provided integrated, multi-skilled Scrum teams that were custom-trained to match Bupa’s specific architecture. The solution featured a clear path to in-house capability, with consultants scheduled to transition into permanent Bupa employees after 18 months. Sparta Global supplied talent across all seven functions of Bupa Global, with these professionals driving rapid technical delivery and earning internal awards for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, more than 50 Spartans have successfully transitioned into permanent roles, allowing Bupa to future-proof its engineering success.

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