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Information on suspension of participation in competition and designation

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The corporations whose designation is suspended are as follows.

Announced on May 1, 2026

SEED CO.,LTD. Planning

  • Company Address: 3-19-11 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
  • Period of suspension of appointment: From May 1, 2026 to June 15, 2026 (1.5 months)
  • Reason for suspension of designation: In the "FY 2026 Survey and Research on Dispatch Type BPR Advisor Utilization Measures for the Promotion of Window Digital Transformation," SEED CO.,LTD. Planning was selected as a successful bidder on March 4, 2026, but declined to conclude the contract on the grounds that it was difficult to build the security environments necessary for the project due to damage from ransomware.
    The above is recognized as falling under 14 "Wrongful or Dishonest Act" of "Standards for Measures Based on Bribery and Wrongful Acts, etc." in Appendix 2 of "Guidelines for Measures Including Suspension of Designation, etc. Related to Contracts for Articles, etc. in Digital Agency."

Announced on March 23, 2026

Ratna Co.

  • Target Corporation Address: 1-17-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • Period of suspension of appointment: From March 23, 2026 to June 22, 2026 (3 months)
  • Reasons for suspension of appointment: In relation to the performance of the "FY 2025 Survey and Research Project for Implementation of Digital Services by Local Governments," which was contracted as of April 1, 2025, the requirements, etc. of the procurement specifications were not satisfied, and the final report at the end of the fiscal year was not expected to be submitted. Therefore, the contract was terminated in its entirety based on the grounds for termination of the contract.
    The above is recognized as falling under 14 "Wrongful or Dishonest Act" of "Standards for Measures Based on Bribery and Wrongful Acts, etc." in Appendix 2 of "Guidelines for Measures Including Suspension of Designation, etc. Related to Contracts for Articles, etc. in Digital Agency."