Capita has acquired healthcare information and quality improvement firm CHKS from Healthcare Knowledge International for £11.6m.

Commenting on the deal, Paul Pindar, chief executive of Capita Group, says the acquisition will add important new expertise to Capita’s range of health services and further demonstrates the company’s commitment and investment in the health sector.

“As one of the largest providers of health informatics and benchmarking in the UK, CHKS will allow us not only to provide more and better services to existing clients, but will also provide a strong platform to gain further business across the market.”