Cyber risks
Barnet Council is insourcing IT services after a failed procurement, affecting its approach to cyber risks.
Barnet Council decided in September 2026 to bring its IT End User and Managed Infrastructure services back in-house. This decision followed the abandonment of a procurement process for a new contract, after the council's preferred bidder attempted to renegotiate terms and significantly increase costs by approximately £1 million, primarily for pension and redundancy expenses.
The insourcing means staff currently employed by Capita Business Services Ltd will transfer to the council from October 2026. This move by Barnet Council affects how it manages its digital systems and data, which are subject to cyber risks, defined as potential threats to the security of computer systems and networks.
Key facts
- Barnet Council decided to bring IT services in-house in September 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The decision followed a failed procurement process for a new IT contract. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The preferred bidder sought to increase bid costs by approximately £1 million. Source 1 Source 2
- Staff from Capita Business Services Ltd will transfer to the council from October 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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