International services’ company Serco have bought Vertex Public Sector Ltd In a deal worth £55.5 million.

The acquisition is designed to increase Serco’s BPO market share with the move bringing increased skills and capabilities to the business, focused in middle and back office, while extending the services that Serco offers.

David Poole, CEO for Serco’s European BPO business, commented "As well as providing us with additional client services, this acquisition fits into our public sector strategy by securing our position as the leading local government provider of middle and back office services.”