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Department for Work and Pensions: Contracts

Asked by Suella BravermanReform UKCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 4 November 2025UIN 85216

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department plans to review its guidance on outsourcing contracts following the Capita data breach.

Answered by Anna Turley

The Sourcing Playbook, which provides policy and guidance on sourcing decisions, is published by the Cabinet Office and is reviewed and updated regularly. The last update was 26 February 2025.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64901fcc5f7bb700127fac5e/Sourcing_Playbook_Final.pdf

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