⚖️Sopra Steria vs Capita: £370M Contract Dispute Set for 2028 Trial
Capita's £239M win for CSPS under scrutiny
TL;DR
Sopra Steria and Capita are locked in a £370M dispute over a shared services contract. Capita's low bid is under scrutiny, with the trial set for January 2028. The case may impact future contract awards.
Sopra Steria and Capita are battling it out over a £370M contract dispute set for trial in January 2028. The case centers around a shared services contract for finance and HR across Whitehall departments, with Capita's bid at £370M, significantly lower than the £958.7M tender stage valuation. Sopra Steria claims Capita's bid was 'abnormally low' and based on staffing 'significantly below the current levels.' The DWP's 'Should Cost Model' estimated a total price of £642M. This case could set a precedent for how costs are awarded in future disputes. If you're involved in government procurement, this is a must-watch.
Key Points
Sopra Steria and Capita are in a £370M contract dispute over a shared services contract for Whitehall departments.
Capita's bid was £370M, significantly lower than the £958.7M tender stage valuation of the contract.
The DWP's 'Should Cost Model' estimated a total price of £642M, indicating Capita's bid was unusually low.
The trial is set to begin on January 17, 2028, at the Technology and Construction Court for seven weeks.
Capita's handling of the Civil Service Pensions Scheme (CSPS) is under scrutiny, with issues reported in November 2023.
Why It Matters
The £370M dispute between Sopra Steria and Capita over a shared services contract could set a precedent for how costs are awarded in future disputes. If you're involved in government procurement, the outcome could affect your approach to bidding and contract management. The case highlights the importance of robust procurement processes and the potential risks of low bids.
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Why does this matter?
The £370M dispute between Sopra Steria and Capita over a shared services contract could set a precedent for how costs are awarded in future disputes. If you're involved in government procurement, the outcome could affect your approach to bidding and contract management. The case highlights the importance of robust procurement processes and the potential risks of low bids.
What happened?
Sopra Steria and Capita are locked in a £370M dispute over a shared services contract. Capita's low bid is under scrutiny, with the trial set for January 2028. The case may impact future contract awards.
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