The London Borough of Barnet’s internal audit team has found the council failed to hold accurate records of higher-value procurement contracts, against the authority’s procurement policy.
Public sector contractor and outsourcer Capita has revealed problems with its restructuring, reporting a £62m loss during 2019 and a 4% reduction in revenue.
A NHS England primary care contract with Capita has been branded a “shambles” by MPs who are demanding a change in the way health chiefs approach outsourcing.
Barnet Council is to review its strategic partnership with the giant Capita group amid a changing market for outsourcing public services, the council’s cabinet has said.
One way that public bodies are coping with shrinking budgets is by developing revenue-generating services, as Capita’s Chris Dobson highlights in this video interview
