Medical Clinics Limited

Date of Transaction:
Feb 2025
Acquiror:
18 Weeks Support
Seller
Alpha Helix is delighted to announce the successful completion of the sale of Medical Clinics Limited to 18 Weeks Support, the NHS insourcing and independent healthcare group backed by Summit Partners.
"Gordon, Bettina and the team at Alpha Helix Healthcare advisors did a fantastic job in navigating a complex sale process. Throughout they were focused solely on finding the right home for our business in terms of value and best fit and achieved both. Given that myself and the management team are staying on in the new business I can't over estimate how important that was."
Andrew Morris

Medical Clinics Limited is a leading provider of dermatology services in the South East of England, operating both an NHS and a private offering. Its NHS division, Sussex Community Dermatology, delivers high-quality community dermatology services across Sussex, whilst its private arm provides a broad range of dermatology treatments to self-pay and insured patients. The business has built a strong reputation for clinical excellence and accessibility, helping to address growing demand for dermatology care in the region.

We were engaged by the shareholders of Medical Clinics Limited to identify a strategic partner that would recognise the value of their platform and provide the support needed for its next phase of growth. Running a targeted process, Alpha Helix approached a select group of strategic acquirers best positioned to appreciate the clinical quality and market opportunity of the business. 18 Weeks Support, emerged as the ideal partner, with a shared commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services and a clear vision for the combined business. As part of the transaction, the shareholders retained a minority stake in 18 Weeks Support, reflecting their confidence in the platform going forward.

18 Weeks Support is one of the UK's leading providers of managed insourcing clinical services, working with over 80 NHS organisations across the country. Backed by growth equity firm Summit Partners, the acquisition of Medical Clinics Limited marks a strategic expansion of 18 Weeks Support's service offering into dermatology and community-based care.

Alpha Helix's role encompassed a comprehensive sell-side advisory process, including:

  • Strategic Positioning: Articulating the value of Medical Clinics Limited's dual NHS and private offering and its strong position within the South East dermatology market.
  • Targeted Buyer Identification: Running a selective process focused on strategic acquirers with the optimal fit, rather than a broad market approach.
  • Deal Structuring and Negotiation: Securing a transaction structure that maximised value for shareholders, including the rollover of a minority stake into 18 Weeks Support
  • Due Diligence Management: Facilitating a smooth and efficient due diligence process through to completion.

Gordon Hamilton, MD of Alpha Helix commented "We are thrilled to have been able to deliver this result for Andrew and Sandeep and the wider shareholders of MCL. It has been a pleasure working with them during this period and look forward to seeing them continue to grow and provide their services to more people across the south."