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Unpeeling the Fluff - Layer by Layer - Part 9

Unpeeling the Fluff - Layer by Layer - Part 9

3.7 Million for Test Supply Chain - Mulesoft Integration Delivery & L3 Support Partner

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In Part 9 we look at the £3.7 Million spent for Test Supply Chain.

This is the last inquiry about failed contracts. This one is terrific fun, so read on.

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We asked: Dear Department of Health and Social Care, in August 2021, you awarded a contract to Mulesoft Ltd, titled "Test Supply Chain - Mulesoft Integration Delivery & L3 Support Partner." The value was 3.753 million. For ease of reference, the contract ID is CF-0298400D0O000000rwimUAA1.

Could you please explain why a contract was awarded to a firm which was dissolved in January 2020, or was the contract with a different body?

What benefits did the taxpayer gain from this contract?

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The interesting bit started when we looked at the supplier/contractor: Matt, our AI instrument (the one Carl created in his shed), warned us to check the Companies House register. So we did:

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