UK competition watchdog launches study into ICT procurement by the public sector
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT), has launched a study into ICT procurement by the public sector to determine the “degree of competition” between dominant providers, and decide whether the government is providing value for money for the tax player. It will also evaluate the role of SMBs in the existing procurement system.
Fair competition is essential for public sector ICT contracts – in the past two years, the government hasspent around £13.8 billion on technology goods and services.