Optara Consulting Acquisition

Hannah Granshaw

12 September 2025

We’re delighted to announce that SmartCo Future Health has acquired Optara Consulting, a specialist healthcare technology consultancy known for its deep sector expertise and outstanding client partnerships.

This strategic move strengthens SmartCo Future Health’s position as a leader in delivering innovative, technology-driven solutions for the healthcare sector. It also reinforces our commitment to attracting top talent and scaling our capabilities to better serve our clients.

As part of this exciting development, Optara’s Founder and Managing Director, Mark Bishop, will be joining SmartCo’s executive leadership team as Director of Technology Services. Mark brings with him a wealth of experience, a proven track record of delivery, and a highly regarded team that shares our mission to transform healthcare through innovation.

Having worked closely with Optara in recent months, it quickly became clear that Mark and his team’s reputation for excellence is well deserved. Their technical depth, integrity and client-first mindset align perfectly with SmartCo’s values. This acquisition is a major step forward for us as we continue to expand our impact across the healthcare ecosystem.

Rhys Hefford, Chair, SmartCo Future Health

I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built at Optara. It’s been an amazing journey. That said, the opportunity to join forces with SmartCo Future Health was one I couldn’t pass up. Together, we have the scale, expertise and vision to drive meaningful change in the healthcare sector. I’m excited for what’s ahead.

Mark Bishop, Founder, Optara

Please join us in welcoming Mark and the Optara team to SmartCo Future Health.

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