Southampton contract signed

Capita Group PLC
21 August 2007



          CAPITA SIGNS 10 YEAR CONTRACT WITH SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

Capita announces that it has signed a 10 year strategic partnership contract
with Southampton City Council. The contract is valued at approximately £290
million.


Capita will deliver a wide range of services including customer services, IT,
property and the administration of HR, payroll, revenues and benefits, and
procurement. To support the delivery of key services, 650 Council employees will
begin to TUPE transfer to Capita on 1 October.


Capita previously announced that it has been selected as preferred partner by
Southampton City Council on 22 March 2007.



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The Capita Group Plc is the UK's leading provider of integrated professional
support service solutions. The Group's service capabilities encompass business
process outsourcing (BPO), customer services, administration and support, human
resources, ICT, property consultancy, finance & treasury and consultancy
delivered to both public sector and private organisations. With 27,800 employees
at more than 250 offices across the UK, Channel Islands, Ireland and India,
Capita is quoted on the London Stock Exchange (CPI.L), and is a constituent of
the FTSE100 with revenues for 2006 of £1,739 million.


Further information on The Capita Group Plc can be found at: www.capita.co.uk




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