How will the public sector SITS suppliers fare in 2012?

As the end of 2011 draws near, TechMarketView’s public sector team has reviewed the recent fortunes of the key suppliers to the UK public sector software and IT services market. Although many of the latest financial reports refer to 2010, some of the 2011 numbers are in. Moreover, we have spent the last few months talking to the leading suppliers about the performance of their businesses. This has allowed us to provide our views on the performance of the Top 20 suppliers in 2011 and, more importantly, look forward to what might happen in 2012.

The recent changes in the UK public sector SITS market have not yet had any major change on the supplier landscape. The Top 20 rankings remain largely unchanged with the vast majority of suppliers recording a decline in revenues from the sector in their last financial year. However, TechMarketView’s close analysis of the numbers has revealed early indications of disruption to the competitive landscape. And with the next couple of years set to see the restructuring of numerous major outsourcing deals in central government as they come up for renewal, Government will have more opportunities to consider spreading the spoils.

Existing suppliers are working hard to ensure they are well positioned to benefit. But they are also aware that the central government market will remain challenging and will be increasingly competitive. As a result they are investing heavily in other public sector markets such as local government, police and healthcare. Meanwhile, suppliers that have previously been on the sidelines are spotting chances to grab a greater slice of the pie.

TechMarketView’s latest PublicSectorViews report – UK public sector SITS supplier landscape 2011-12 – is now available to download for subscribers to the service. It includes a full analysis of the revenues of the UK public sector Top 20 as well as our view on their performance and the outlook for 2012. If you're not yet a subscriber, please contact Deborah Seth (dseth@techmarketview.com).

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