Pearson Government Solutions to run data capture operations for UK Census Test in 2007

Pearson Government Solutions Ltd, as part of a team led by Lockheed Martin UK, has been selected to carry out paper data capture during 2007 Census Test for the UK Census authorities led by the Office of National Statistics in pursuit of the 2011 UK Census programme.

Proposals to operate the full 2011 census will be made towards the end 2007. If the Lockheed Martin UK team is awarded the contract next year, Pearson Government Solutions will be responsible for facilities, operations and staffing for the paper data capture centre which is at the core of the UK Census programme.

Stephen Meyler, Managing Director of Pearson Government Solutions Ltd, commented:
“Pearson Government Solutions is delighted to have the opportunity to apply our extensive experience in secure data capture to ensure the successful delivery of this important national initiative.“

Pearson Government Solutions has considerable experience in undertaking data capture from Census forms, having run data operations for the US Census in 2000 and the Venezuela Census in 2001.

Lockheed Martin UK delivered the 2001 UK Census. Pearson Government Solutions is currently part of the Lockheed Martin US team responsible for the 2010 US Census.

Lockheed Martin’s press release can be seen by clicking on the following link: http://www.lockheedmartin.co.uk/news/286.html

About Pearson Government Solutions

Pearson Government Solutions is the public sector services business of Pearson plc, the FTSE-100 global media and services company based in London.

Pearson Government Solutions designs, builds and operates systems for its government partners to improve the quality and accessibility of services, while reducing costs – offering business process outsourcing, systems integration and consultancy services across the UK, USA, Canada and South America.

Services include Customer Services Management, Human Capital Management, Data Capture, Document Management, e-Learning, Grants Management, Benefits Processing and Commercial/Telecommunications services.

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