* Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been selected by the National Health Service (NHS) Supply Chain for application development support and maintenance of its core business systems and cloud infrastructure platforms. * This 5-year partnership will involve TCS deploying cloud and AI-enabled solutions to modernize NHS Supply Chain’s IT systems and enhance overall operational efficiency. * The collaboration aims to strengthen the healthcare supply chain, bolstering the delivery of critical products and services across the NHS. * TCS will replace legacy systems with a modern Supply Chain ERP solution to achieve faster time to market, seamless scalability, and enhanced customer satisfaction. * Matthew Wynn, Executive Director Data and Technology, NHS Supply Chain, stated that the partnership is pivotal for their Modernisation Programme and is expected to unlock over £1 billion in recurrent value by 2030. * Vinay Singhvi, Head, UK & Ireland, TCS, highlighted TCS's extensive experience in modernizing complex legacy systems and its commitment to hiring and training over 5,000 new UK-based workers, who will support such transformative projects.