The Environment Agency has awarded a three year contract for the services of temporary IT staff worth an estimated £15 million.
The contractors will work at a number of Environment Agency sites, including Bristol, Warrington and Bridgewater.
Nine companies were in the bidding for the contract, which has been awarded to LA International Computer Consultants Ltd in Stoke on Trent.
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