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Northern Ireland seeks to end Capita's school IT contract again

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Northern Ireland is attempting to terminate Capita's contract for school IT services for a second time, citing ongoing issues with the provider's performance. The initial contract, awarded in 2022, has been plagued by problems, leading to this renewed effort to remove Capita. This situation highlights the challenges in managing large IT contracts within public services. AI

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Northern Ireland seeks to end Capita's school IT contract again

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