Re Contract

RM PLC
06 May 2003

                                                                    6th May 2003


    RM confirms £34.4 million South Yorkshire e-Learning Programme contract


RM plc, the UK's leading supplier of ICT and services to education
establishments, confirms that it has signed a £34.4 million contract with the
South Yorkshire eLearning Partnership to provide eLearning services across South
Yorkshire.

RM announced in March 2003 that it had been appointed preferred bidder for the
project.  Final contract negotiations were completed during April, and RM will
commence delivering the contract in May.

The South Yorkshire e-Learning Programme is funded by the European Regional
Development Fund and the European Social Fund through Objective 1, and by the
Learning and Skills Council and Yorkshire Forward.

Commenting on the South Yorkshire eLearning Programme, Tim Pearson, CEO of RM,
said:

'RM is delighted that, after a detailed and searching procurement process, we
have been chosen to deliver this contract.  The South Yorkshire eLearning
Partnership has a bold vision for using technology to deliver inclusive learning
- I am confident that RM and our partners can contribute to achieving that
vision, and to improving the skills base in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and
Sheffield.

'Securing the South Yorkshire contract is a significant step forward for RM's
developing education services business.  As well as providing ICT
infrastructure, learning software, and support, RM is taking on the
responsibility of ensuring at least 18,000 learners in South Yorkshire achieve
formal IT qualifications, which will improve their employability and contribute
to prosperity in the region.'


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For further information, please contact:
Mike Greig/Phil Hemmings, RM plc                              08709 200200
Fiona Fong/Mark Antelme, Brunswick                            020 7404 5959


Notes to Editors:

1.   The South Yorkshire eLearning Programme contract is worth £34.4 million
     to RM over four years.  RM will act as prime contractor for the project, 
     which will be delivered in partnership with Tribal Technology Services 
     (a member of Tribal Group plc), Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield 
     College and Bradford Technology Ltd.

2.   RM will provide the programme with e-Learning content, training, 
     professional services and managed ICT infrastructure to support adult and
     school-age learners across South Yorkshire.

3.   As a result of the programme, ICT infrastructure in over 140 educational
     and training institutions will be upgraded to the latest technology 
     (including wireless networking).  The project will also provide a learning 
     environment, which will connect all secondary schools, some special 
     schools, some primary schools, FE colleges, libraries and community access 
     areas (including 370 small local businesses).

4.   The European Social Fund helps develop employment by promoting 
     employability, the business spirit and equal opportunities and investing in
     human resource.



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