Capita signs ?32m contract with Bexley borough

13th Sep 2019 10:49

(Sharecast News) - Outsourcer Capita said on Friday that it has signed a new contract with the London borough of Bexley.
The contract, which is worth £32m over seven years and nine months, will continue its relationship with Bexley by renewing the delivery of its revenues and benefits services.

Capita will maximise the use of digital technologies to deliver citizen- centred services in a manner that makes accessing them easy and efficient. The company has partnered with Bexley since 1996, helping the council achieve its fastest ever processing time for new housing benefit claims, outperforming national averages.

Andy Start, chief executive Officer of Government Services at Capita, said: "Capita's partnership with the London Borough of Bexley is one of our most enduring. We are delighted to have been selected as their partner to continue to provide these critical services and deliver better outcomes for the authority and its residents.

"We are focused on creating technology-led solutions for our local authority clients, to help them run efficient back-office services."

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