Amazon to supply care equipment to councils in its first major UK public sector deal

Amazon to supply care equipment to councils in its first major UK public sector deal

Posted by Admin on 30 July 2018

Extracts from an article by Access & Mobility Professional.

“Amazon has struck its first major deal to supply the UK public sector with a £600m contract in Yorkshire which will include the online behemoth selling medical equipment to social care providers.

The firm will also provide emergency services and schools with various supplies across 13 local authorities in Yorkshire in a deal that covers education, local government and care." [...]

"Gus Tugendhat from data company Tussell, which tracks public sector contracts, told the Telegraph: “Having revolutionised consumers’ retail habits, Amazon’s next step may be to do the same for public sector purchasing.”

Read the full article on the Access and Mobility Professional website.