Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 119330

Department for Work and Pensions: Capita

Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026

Question

Mike Wood

Conservative — Kingswinford and South Staffordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason Capita has been made the preferred bidder for the DWP Synergy Civil Service payroll contract.

Answer

Andrew Western
The Synergy programme has awarded its Business Processing Services contract after a robust process, conducted in line with Government procurement regulations. Its priority is to ensure continuity of service and value for public money.