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maximus to take over from atos?
Reports - in less than positive terms - that Maximus are to take over the WCA from Atos -
“Global firm Maximus are in pole position for the £500million UK Government contract, despite a history of allegations of corruption, incompetence and discrimination.
The successful bidder will be announced next week ....”
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/company-fined-millions-fraud-tipped-4457618
They sound like exactly the sort of outfit the govt. are looking for!
Fortunately Unum managed to get away without any findings of discrimination, corruption, incompetence or systemic unfair practices and paid a humble $15m dollars for the privelege…
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According to their website Maximus are already providing the DWP with what look like WR Activity or jobseeking services in the SE of England
Yes, they’re our local provider.
via Reuters:
“Britain is set to pick U.S. group Maximus Inc over UK-based Interserve Plc for a contract worth around 500 million pounds to assess whether benefits claimants are fit to work, a source with knowledge of the situation told Reuters ...”
More @ hhttp://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/28/us-maximus-britain-welfare-idUSKBN0IH1D520141028
Too many h’s in your url Shawn.
chhhhhhhhhheers paul ...
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/28/us-maximus-britain-welfare-idUSKBN0IH1D520141028
BBC website are now reporting the story. However, absolutely no mention of Maximus’ somewhat chequered history!