LSSI's UK aspirations mentioned in 'American Libraries' magazine

http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/features/02162011/lssi-finds-more-resistance-its-library-management-bids

"With British firms also expected to bid for library contracts, Stuart Fitzgerald, LSSI’s U.K. vice president, told the Independent, “It’s not impossible to imagine a mixed market economy for libraries that will raise overall standards and encourage further competition.”
"In response, ALA President Stevens said that private-sector firms “cannot guarantee the same level of transparency. Local authorities have to be absolutely clear on the terms of contract when entering into these deals. British taxpayers risk losing their own tax pounds to American firms.”