Written question asked by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 November 1999. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 8 November 1999 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, how many individuals trading as personal service companies are currently under contract to (a) his Department, (b) the Information Technology Services Agency and (c) the Benefits Agency. - Including figure.

Answer: Mr. Jack: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many individuals trading as personal service companies are currently under contract to (a) his Department, (b) the Information Technology Services Agency and (c) the Benefits Agency. [97294] Angela Eagle: The Department uses the services of professional contractors chiefly in the areas of accountancy and IT services. We have no information on the numbers of accountancy contractors who may have established personal service companies. A Framework Agreement for the provision of Computer and Related Services to the Department has been in place since June 1996. Within this Framework are 7 companies that are contracted to provide the Department with IT Contractor staff. The Department's contractual arrangements are with the Framework suppliers and not the individual IT Contractors.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 97294; 337 c385W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Contracts Computers Department of Social Security ICT Social Security Benefits Agency Information Technology Services Agency
Contains statistics: Yes