Public sector cutbacks: Which IT contracts are at risk?

[swamp]

Frankly for the amounts spent on such projects this all should be done by internal teams who may use external contractors for some relevant tasks and external vendors supplying base software blocks (say database) or connectivity etc.

I work on one of these "internal teams" you describe. But everything is now being outsourced; things are moving in the opposite direction! Of course it will cost the client a fortune. Rumour has it the outsourcer will take on us contractors to help with the handover... kerching!

I should note that Bob is not involved. Bob can't keep secrets

[DodgyAgent]

I was going to add there: "Ban agencies and hire direct only" but I felt sorry for your kind.

Shortly after that I got email from agency trying to sell services

It was one of my lot.

Dont worry the 20 Indian developers will be arriving 1st thing Monday morning. Keep an eye out for a Reliant Robin Van.