The UK IT Contracting market next year

[XLMonkey]

What do you do?

run outsourcing projects. I do the contracts, negotiation, selection and transition stuff. Next year the crystal ball tells me that lots and lots of bits of the public sector will be trying to outsource more and more things.

[ctdctd]

I put doomed - not had a real problem getting a gig but rates are down to 70% from this time last year.

But never mind - choccys in the office today.

[fckvwls]

What do you do?

Speak plenty good English and tell Bob what to code and when?

[Not So Wise]

Selected "boomed" as closest match, but think it will be more of a small to medium steady increase (as already been happening last quarter)

"Boom" will not happen until 2012 when the UK will get all full of it's self due to Olympics and "the world is watching" mentality

Shortly after that will be the next crash, once the bill arrives

[Clippy]

Boomed

Reason: Outsourcing

I am an outsourcing specialist - in this case you can call me ReaperMan.

What do you do?

[XLMonkey]

Boomed

Reason: Outsourcing

I am an outsourcing specialist - in this case you can call me ReaperMan.

[Moscow Mule]

Well, the next 6 months are ok for me...

[singhr]

As long as the roots are not severed, all is well. And all will be well in the garden

[fckvwls]

Doomed

Reason = Outsourcing

Result = Benched indefinitely

Cure = Change name, move to 3rd world country, contract for outsourced work much cheaply

WHS

[Diver]

Good to see you Diver.

None of the above. Slow gains until confidence kicks off properly towards the end of Q3. If we see a 'w' then more belt tightening, and slow gains 'till Q4.

Possible downgraded rating by analysts from AAA, possible knock-on effects with Sterling, possible inflation to 3 points. Resultant caution with FTSE clients.

On the upside - integration work aplenty - a moderate pick-up for project/change management ppl.

IANAEconomist - so this is a best-guess.

Hi rh

Pedant

[realityhack]

Good to see you Diver.

None of the above. Slow gains until confidence kicks off properly towards the end of Q3. If we see a 'w' then more belt tightening, and slow gains 'till Q4.

Possible downgraded rating by analysts from AAA, possible knock-on effects with Sterling, possible inflation to 3 points. Resultant caution with FTSE clients.

On the upside - integration work aplenty - a moderate pick-up for project/change management ppl.

IANAEconomist - so this is a best-guess.

[Diver]

Doomed

Reason = Outsourcing

Result = Benched indefinitely

Cure = Change name, move to 3rd world country, contract for outsourced work much cheaply

[BlackenedBiker]

I am interested in your thoughts on how the market will fare next year, and your reasons for thinking so.