Xchanging has announced a five-year £1.7 million annual contract renewal with SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems UK to provide HR services. This builds on a relationship which began in 2001.

SELEX S&AS UK is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Finmeccanica Group after BAE Systems sold its stake in May 2005. SELEX S&AS chose to renew its agreement with Xchanging under new terms for three primary reasons: recognition from both companies that the partnership is working and continuously improving service delivery; Xchanging's demonstrated expertise in HR processes and delivery channels; and the transparency of its pricing structures. This made Xchanging the provider of choice.

Under the new contract, SELEX S&AS will continue to receive tailored HR services, building on the already strong relationship with Xchanging. The agreement goes beyond the first contract with new services, new service standards and a new pricing structure. SELEX S&AS will also continue to benefit from the significant investment in HR processes offered by Xchanging.

Darren Bartholomew, HR Manager for Shared Services at SELEX S&AS UK, said, "We have worked together in partnership now for six years and I am pleased to have extended our relationship with Xchanging, taking the provision of HR services to a new level of maturity. With this partnership we have the ability to deliver an even better level of service to a very demanding customer base in what is an incredibly fast-moving business."

David Andrews, Chief Executive Officer at Xchanging, said, "SELEX S&AS' choice to renew its service agreement with Xchanging demonstrates our ability to tailor services and pricing structure to the customer's needs. We look forward to the next five years of delivering quality services and measured value."

David Rich Jones, Executive Director responsible for Xchanging's Human Resources services, said, "We are delighted to build on our excellent working relationship with SELEX S&AS – allowing them to focus on their exciting challenges while Xchanging applies its expertise to accelerate the HR service to even higher levels."