Questions over timetable slippage in UK taxman's £7bn 'cliff edge' IT procurement

Documents released by Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) suggest its everything-and-the-kitchen-sink re-procurement of £7.1bn in IT spending is slipping, according to a timetable set by UK.gov's major projects watchdog. The UK tax collector's technology sourcing refresh comes under the Technology Sourcing Programme, which …

[Harry Kiri]

Ironic

They squeeze the pips from small businesses yet fire-hose cash to the big ones. No wonder the status quo is maintained.

[Anonymous Coward]

Don't think they'll be asking for duties to be paid on EU imports anytime soon

WTO rules say treat everyone equally