Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 25 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 February 2005. It was answered by Chris Leslie (Labour) on Monday, 7 February 2005 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.

Dept for Constitutional Affairs

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, how many contracts in his Department have been granted to (a) EDS, (b) Fujitsu and (c) jointly in each of the last two years; whether they were open to competition; for what they were granted; for how much, and over what period of time; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs how many contracts in his Department have been granted to (a) EDS, (b) Fujitsu and (c) jointly in each of the last two years; whether they were open to competition; for what they were granted; for how much, and over what period of time; and if he will make a statement. [211614] Mr. Leslie: My Department has granted no contracts to (a) EDS, (b) Fujitsu and (c) jointly in each of the last two years. We do however have contracts with these suppliers which pre-date the period specified. In each case the Department awarded contracts in open competition according to the EU Procurement Regulations, based upon best value for money.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 211614; 430 c1275W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Contracts Government departments Department for Constitutional Affairs Electronic Data Systems Fujitsu
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk