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Department for Work and Pensions: Contracts

Asked by Claire HannaSocial Democratic & Labour PartyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 31 March 2026UIN 122831

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he conducted an assessment of the decision to award Capita the Synergy contract prior to that contract being awarded.

Answered by Andrew Western

The Synergy programme awarded its Business Processing Services contract after a robust process, conducted in line with Government procurement regulations. Its priority is to ensure continuity of service and value for public money.

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