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Written question asked by Nick Palmer (Labour) on Thursday, 25 February 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 March 2010. It was answered by Meg Hillier (Labour) on Thursday, 11 March 2010 on behalf of the Home Office.


Post Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he made an assessment of awarding the contract set out in tender notice 2009/S 247-354963 to Post Office Ltd outside the competitive process.
Answer

The National Identity Scheme Management Board and its professional advisers concluded that a competition was required to find partners to help provide the services set out in tender notice 2009/S 247-354963. They advised the Secretary of State for the Home Department accordingly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
507 c449W; 319964
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Contracts Identity and Passport Service
Link
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