How the SSCL contract debacle shows government departments aren't pulling in the same direction

Sooraj Shah
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Met Police signs a £216m deal with SSCL while BIS terminates its contract with the same service provider because of costs - something doesn't add up

Shared Services Connected Limited (SSCL) is probably not everyone's favourite company. The organisation, which is a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Sopra Steria, has won government con...

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