Barnet outlines controversial £320m Capita outsourcing deal

Danny Palmer
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Capita to take control of Barnet Council's back-office services in sweeping outsourcing deal

Barnet council has recommended Capita as its preferred bidder for a £32m-a-year contract to run its back-office services. The 10-year deal would see the outsourcing company operate London Boroug...

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