Written question asked by Lord Khan of Tooting (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 February 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 February 2014 (named day). It was answered by Jeremy Wright (Conservative) on Friday, 28 February 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

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Question

(4) how much his Department will have to pay to Serco for their surrender of the contract for running community payback in London.

Sadiq Khan:

Answer

Serco's contract to run Community Payback in London will conclude at the end of this year to ensure a consistent approach as we roll out our vital probation reforms. This contract has and will deliver cashable savings in the region of £11 million to end October 2014.

The expenditure year to date November 12 to November 13 = £11,792 million. In respect of the final contract year, taxpayers will not pay for services that are not delivered but the actual cost at the time of contract end is not yet known.

The terms of the contract termination are still subject to negotiation.

While the contract provides for termination events, on this occasion the negotiation is on the basis of a mutual agreement using early termination through a variation which will allow the authority to minimise any costs.

The terms of the contract termination are still subject to negotiation.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 187894; 576 cc556-7W
Session: 2013-14
Subjects: Contracts Greater London Serco Community orders
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk

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