Re Contract

Parity Group PLC
18 December 2006


Under embargo until 7.00am                                      18 December 2006

                                Parity Group PLC
                                  Contract Win

  Parity Awarded Systems Integration Contract by Northern Ireland Electricity

Parity Group PLC, the UK IT services group, has been awarded a partnership deal
with Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE), valued at more than £10M, in relation
to the developing competitive electricity markets across the island of Ireland.
Parity will primarily provide Programme Management and System Integration, based
upon their ability to design, build, test and support changes to NIE's existing
system.

Northern Ireland Electricity, part of Viridian plc, provides electricity
services to around 760,000 customers in the domestic and small business markets
in Northern Ireland. The requirement is complex and also involves the management
of multiple substantial sub-contractors. Parity bid for this contract within a
consortium comprising Engage Consulting and St Clements Services.

Alwyn Welch, Parity Chief Executive, commented:

'This is an important contract win for Parity's Solutions business as well as
our growing operation in Northern Ireland. Our turnaround continues on course as
indicated in September and this win will underpin the Solutions business
performance next year.'

                                      ENDS

Enquiries:

Parity Group PLC                                          020 7832 3500
John Hughes, Chairman
Alwyn Welch, Chief Executive Officer

The Hogarth Partnership                                   020 7357 9477
John Olsen/Sarah Richardson

Notes to editors:

Parity Group PLC is a UK-focused IT services company, operating via three core
business units - Parity Resources, Parity Solutions and Parity Training.

Parity Resources is a leading IT recruitment specialist, with over 30 years
experience in providing permanent and contract technology staff, temporary staff
and managed recruitment services across all markets.

Parity Solutions specialises in providing IT, Projects and Consulting, using
leading edge technologies and drawing upon the depth of experience of its
consultants in Programme and Project Management.

Parity Training is one of the UK's leading Management and IT training providers.
In addition to a comprehensive schedule of public courses, Parity delivers
tailored learning solutions and customised programmes for major clients.

Parity is listed on the London Stock Exchange, with a ticker of PTY.LN.




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