Fujitsu and its no public sector bids promises… what happened to them?
In January 2024, Fujitsu’s director confirmed they would limit public sector bids following the Post Office Horizon scandal, but surprise, surprise—it’s now bagged £125 million from the Northern Ireland Department of Finance. What gives?
Key Points
- Fujitsu’s pause on public bids was a response to the Horizon scandal, described as a major miscarriage of justice.
- Despite claiming to halt new bids, Fujitsu was actively pursuing contracts, including a significant award in Northern Ireland.
- The procurement process Fujitsu cited as being very involved allows for exceptions, misleadingly used to justify their actions.
- Fujitsu’s communications with the UK government about their bidding cap were not transparent, leading to confusion.
- The total payments to Fujitsu related to the Horizon contract have reached £2.44 billion, raising further scrutiny.
Why should I read this?
If you want the dirt on how a big corporation can still win government contracts despite serious past missteps, this article lays it all out. It’s a wild tale of promises versus actions that affects how taxpayer money is handled, and you don’t want to miss it.