Vega Group PLC
10 December 2003


For Immediate Release                                  10 December 2003


                              VEGA Group PLC

      Working with Accenture on the NHS Information Systems Contract


VEGA is pleased to announce that it has been named as part of the successful
Accenture team that will design, build and manage NHS information systems to
support patient centric healthcare in North East England, including Yorkshire
and Humberside.

The #1099 Million, ten-year contract to become the North East Local Service
Provider ("LSP") was awarded by the Department of Health to Accenture, who
announced the agreement on Monday 8th December.

As part of the team, VEGA's support will focus on providing health informatics
consulting and training services.

Commenting on the announcement, Phil Cartmell, CEO of VEGA Group said:

"We are delighted to be part of the Accenture team, working towards this
prestigious contract in what is an important part of the Public Sector market
for VEGA."


For further information:


VEGA Group PLC :               Phil Cartmell - Chief Executive     01707 391999
www.vega.co.uk

Buchanan Communications :      Tim Anderson                        020 7466 5000
www.buchanan.uk.com            Nicola Cronk


Notes to editors:


VEGA Group plc has announced it's Interim results for the six months to 31
October 2003 today.

VEGA is an established consulting and technology company that implements
strategy for international businesses and government organisations. VEGA
delivers sustainable performance improvements for its clients, through the
practical application of knowledge from highly experienced people. VEGA operates
predominantly in the Space, Defence and Public Sector markets; its core
competencies include control & operations, simulation, learning & knowledge,
security and procurement.




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