Four in a bid for PLN 700 mln ZUS contract

The outcome of the auction concerning the maintenance of the IT system for the national Social Security should be known in September. Four companies are bidding  for a contract of a value of PLN 700 million, highest ever in the Polish IT industry. Asseco Poland, Comarch, Atos and HP of Capgemini are in the race, with Asseco being the current service provider and being regarded as a favorite. It has not escaped criticism, with ZUS receiving allegations of favoritism towards the company. To dodge accusations the requirements of the auction have been changed, allowing more companies to put forward their bids.