Hi All A letter was sent out from Ian Gates (Managing Director of Capita Software Services) to IBS customers earlier this week explaining that the Competition Commission have instructed Capita to sell the IBS Revenues and Benefits division. Following the receipt of this letter I contacted John McLaren to clarify what the ramifications of this might be. He explained that the Revenues & Benefits arm of IBS has always operated as a discrete entity and that as such it's sale will not impact on IBS Open Housing in any significant way. For one thing the Revenues and Benefits occupy a different building to Open Housing. John has said that there are a number of interested parties in buying Revenues and Benefits and that it is hoped the sale can be conducted quickly. Obviously if you have any specific concerns please contact John McLaren directly. Otherwise please come along to the next SIBSUG meeting, to be held at our offices in Edinburgh on 3 September, at which an update on the situation will be provided by Martyn Rees & John McLaren, both of whom will be in attendance. Regards Chris Milburn IT Manager Department of Finance & IT DDi: 0131 557 7422 (Ext 6422) Mob: 07721 756 544 Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Limited (Hanover (Scotland)) The McDonald Rooms is Hanover's flexible and affordable conference centre based in the heart of Edinburgh. It offers full conferencing facilities as well as meeting rooms, breakout areas and a fully equipped IT Training Suite. For more information see our website www.hsha.org.uk/conference or email conference@xxxxxxxxxxxx This e-mail is intended solely for the addressee. Please contact Hanover (Scotland) (see below) if you believe this to have been sent to you in error. If you are not the intended recipient you should not use, forward or copy it or any attachments. This email, including any attachments, has been scanned for viruses. However, Hanover (Scotland) accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from its receipt. Any personal views presented are solely those of the author and do not represent those of Hanover (Scotland). Head Office 95 McDonald Road, EDINBURGH, EH7 4NS T: 0131 557 0598 F: 0131 557 1280 E: admin@xxxxxxxxxxx W: www.hsha.org.uk A Scottish Charity registration no.: SC 014738 Scottish Housing Regulator registration no.: HEP 124 Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 Reg No.:1983R(S)