18th Jun 2008 07:00
PRESS INFORMATION
18 June 2008
HSE SELECTS CAPITA AS ITS PREFERRED PARTNER TO OPERATE A NEW GAS INSTALLER REGISTRATION SCHEME
The Capita Group Plc (Capita) has been selected by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as the preferred partner to operate a new gas installer registration scheme in Great Britain. The contract is expected to be valued at approximately ‚£14 million per annum for a term of at least five years. Detailed contract negotiations are now underway.
The new gas installer registration scheme, which will replace the current CORGI registration scheme, will deliver a renewed focus on gas safety. Its sole purpose will be to carry out gas installer registration, inspection and raise awareness of gas safety issues amongst gas consumers. Around 250 CORGI employees are expected to TUPE transfer to the new scheme. Operation of the scheme is due to start on 1 April 2009.
The new gas registration scheme will deliver:
* high levels of gas safety awareness amongst consumers aligned to a powerful new gas safety brand * rapid and dramatic improvement in levels of service satisfaction for consumers, installers, HSE and other stakeholders * a re-energised, risk-focused, effective and efficient inspection force * a commitment to focusing exclusively on delivering the scheme free from other commercial distractions * a transparent, open and consultative approach * a commitment to working with other industry bodies.
Paul Pindar, Chief Executive of Capita commented: "Capita is delighted to have the opportunity to create a new, highly targeted and effective registration scheme that will significantly reduce the administration and cost burden on registered installers. We are pleased to be able to support HSE in their pursuit of continuing to improve gas safety and customer satisfaction. We will also work in close collaboration with other industry bodies to improve standards and raise consumer awareness of gas safety."
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For further information please contact:
The Capita Group Plc: +44 (0)20 7799 1525Paul Pindar, Chief ExecutiveShona Nichols, Corporate Communications DirectorCapita press office: +44 (0)870 240 0488
The Capita Group Plc is the UK's leading provider of integrated professional support service solutions. The Group's service capabilities encompass customer services, financial services, human resource services, software services, systems and strategic support and property services delivered to both public sector and private organisations. With over 29,000 employees at more than 300 offices across the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and India, Capita is quoted on the London Stock Exchange (CPI.L), and is a constituent of the FTSE100 with revenues for 2007 of ‚£2,073 million.
Further information on The Capita Group Plc can be found at: http:// www.capita.co.uk
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