3rd Nov 2005 07:00
Capita Group PLC03 November 2005 3 November 2005 CAPITA RESELECTED BY BEXLEY COUNCIL TO ADMINISTER ITS REVENUES AND BENEFITS The Capita Group Plc announces that it has been reselected by Bexley Council aspreferred partner to administer and collect the Council's revenues and benefitsservices. The contract, which is worth up to £50 million over a ten-year periodwith an option for an additional three years, will begin in February 2006. Capita, which has been working with the Council since 1996, was awarded thecontract following a rigorous procurement process involving a shortlist of twoother suppliers. Under the contract, the Council proposes to increase homevisits, provide additional support for local social landlords and enhanceprocessing times. Capita will continue to deliver its services for the Councilfrom Erith Town Hall in Bexley. Councillor John Browning, Cabinet Member for Corporate Resources at BexleyCouncil, said, "We are very pleased to be extending our partnership with Capitawho are a well established provider in this market. Our ambition is to improvethe quality of life of all the people in Bexley. A strong council like ours,working with our partners including Capita, will not only be able to deliver onthis aim, but ensure good value for money for our residents." Rod Aldridge, Chairman of The Capita Group Plc, said, "Through our work withmany local councils, we ensure strong partnership-based relationships with ourcustomers and outstanding service delivery. We are delighted to be working againin partnership with Bexley Council. We look forward to playing an important rolein helping the Council continue to be one of the highest performing localauthorities in the country." Ends For further information please contact: The Capita press office on 0870 2400 488The Bexley Press Office on 0208 294 6222 Capita Local Government Services, part of the Capita Group Plc, specialises inproviding support, advice and resources to local authorities throughout theUK. Capita Local Government Services offers an extensive range ofservices including council tax administration and collection; housing benefitand revenues resources; ICT and software services; contact centre solutions;financial and treasury services and national non-domestic rates administration. The Capita Group Plc is the UK's leading provider of integrated professionalsupport service solutions. The Group's service capabilities encompass customerservices, financial services, human resource services, software services,systems and strategic support and property services delivered to both publicsector and private organisations. With over 23,500 employees at more than 230offices across the UK and Ireland, Capita is quoted on the London Stock Exchange(CPI.L), and is a constituent of the FTSE100 with revenues for 2004 of £1,285million. Capita has secured a number of awards including Best BPO Outsourcing ServicesProvider 2004. Further information on The Capita Group Plc can be found at www.capita.co.uk Bexley Council is a London borough serving a population of almost 219,000 peoplein south-east London. Under the Government's Comprenhensive PerformanceAssessment (CPA), the Council is rated 'excellent' and has an annual revenuebudget of £265 million. It has achieved five 'Beacon Council' awards and holdsfive 'Green Flag' awards for high standards in its parks and open spaces. TheCouncil currently recycles the highest percentage of its household waste ofany London borough and has a national reputation for its partnership working. Further information on Bexley Council can be found at www.bexley.gov.uk This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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