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<p>The department does not ordinarily collect information on procurement activity
because local authorities and academy trusts are responsible for their own contracts.</p><p>
</p><p>Information available to the department indicates that the number of local
authority and academy trust schools covered by service contracts with Carillion is
relatively low, and significantly lower than figures initially published on Carillion’s
website. Schools affected already have robust contingency plans in operation and,
for many, this may include transferring services in house, or re-procuring with alternative
providers. We are working closely with the Official Receiver, Special Manager and
local authorities to confirm the position.</p>
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