Capgemini set for £245m deal

Five-year partnership with the Learning and Skills Council will cover all core business systems

Deal could be worth up to £245m

Capgemini is the preferred bidder for a five-year IT partnership with the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) worth up to £245m.

Details of the deal are expected to be finalised by the middle of next month and transition from LSC's existing technology suppliers to go ahead from January.

Capgemini will take responsibility for all core business systems including infrastructure, applications and 3000 desktops across multiple sites.