Sopra Steria sues UK government over Capita outsourcing award

Sopra Steria, a French firm, is suing the UK government, alleging it accepted a bid from rival Capita for an outsourcing contract worth up to £958.7 million. The company claims the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) failed to recognize Capita's bid as too low and non-compliant with procurement rules.

The lawsuit filed by Sopra Steria is based on the assertion that the DWP did not correctly identify Capita's offer as "abnormally low", in violation of procurement regulations. The case raises questions about the bid evaluation processes and compliance with regulations in the UK public procurement sector.

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