The technology firm at the center of the Post Office IT scandal continues to secure substantial government contracts, despite ongoing controversy over its role in one of Britain’s most significant miscarriages of justice. Fujitsu, whose Horizon software falsely indicated financial discrepancies leading to wrongful prosecutions of hundreds of sub-postmasters between 1999 and 2015, remains eligible to bid for public sector deals, including a £61 million contract to manage HM Revenue and Customs’ self-assessment tax return system.

This development comes amid renewed scrutiny following the recent appointment of Chancellor John Healey, who has pledged to prioritize British companies in public procurement spending. Despite this "buy British" initiative, the Japanese-based Fujitsu has been added to the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 framework, a list enabling access to almost £15 billion in government contracts.

Since the scandal gained wider public attention—particularly after ITV’s documentary highlighting former sub-postmaster Alan Bates’ fight for justice—Fujitsu has secured over £500 million in taxpayer-funded contracts. Although the company expressed regret and initially promised to contribute toward victim compensation, it has yet to make any payments to those affected.

Critics argue that awarding contracts to Fujitsu while compensation remains unresolved undermines accountability and justice. Lee Castleton, a former sub-postmaster who was prosecuted and bankrupted as a result of the Horizon system’s errors, called for a halt to awarding new contracts to the company until full resolution for all victims is achieved.

Similarly, Liam Byrne, chair of the business and trade committee, described the Horizon scandal as “the greatest miscarriage of justice in British history.” He criticised Fujitsu for not having paid any compensation, not even as a gesture of goodwill, despite ongoing revenue from government contracts. Byrne called on the new Prime Minister to implement urgent reforms in public procurement policies to better support British businesses and prevent similar situations.

Shadow Business Minister Harriett Baldwin echoed calls for government intervention to expedite compensation for sub-postmasters.

In response, a Fujitsu spokesperson highlighted the company’s long-standing partnership with HMRC and asserted that it continues to comply with voluntary restrictions on bidding for new government contracts. The company also stated that discussions with the government regarding compensation contributions are ongoing.

A Cabinet Office representative confirmed that all procurement procedures are conducted in accordance with relevant regulations. The final report of the Horizon inquiry is expected in September, which may further influence government decisions and Fujitsu’s role in public sector contracts moving forward.