Written question asked by Paul Keetch (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 2 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 June 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 19 June 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he will announce the placement of a contract for the Defence Electronic Commerce Service IT system. - (Holding answer 7 June 2000).

Answer: Mr. Keetch: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he will announce the placement of a contract for the Defence Electronic Commerce Service IT system. [124797] Mr. Spellar: [holding answer 7 June 2000]: I announced on 30 May that Cap Gemini Ernst & Young has been selected as the preferred supplier of the Defence Electronic Commerce Service to the MOD. Subject to a successful conclusion to negotiations, we hope to place a contract under PPP arrangements, and commence delivery of the service, in early July.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 124797; 352 c31W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Contracts Defence equipment ICT Electronic commerce Public private partnerships EY Cap Gemini Defence Electronic Commerce Service
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