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Old 16th Jan 2007, 22:19
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Originally Posted by LFFC
I wouldn't hold your breath! Here's a very interesting news clip from today's Torygraph.
A consortium bidding for a huge contract to privatise all non-military training for the armed forces has tabled a last-minute revised offer to do the work for at least £1bn less.
I think there's a lot more water to pass under the bridge yet!! Remember, it's only a Preferred Bidder decision. As Mr Branson found out, Preferred Bidders don't always win!
MC3, which includes BAE Systems and VT Group, says DTR should be run as a simple outsourcing deal.
Because we all know that BAe and Vosper Thornycroft are past-masters at delivering the goods on time, on spec and on budget for Auntie Betty.
Nice to see that the golf club's staying.
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