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, 31 January 2005. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 31 January 2005 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, 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 Chancellor of the Exchequer, 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; over what period of time; and if he will make a statement. [211607] Mr. Timms: In the last two years the Department has granted no contracts to either EDS or Fujitsu. The Inland Revenue has a contractual relationship with Capgemini through the ASPIRE contract that was signed on 5 January 2004. Fujitsu are one of three material sub-contractors to Capgemini but have no direct contractual relationship with the Revenue. HM Customs and Excise has a contractual relationship with Fujitsu through the Infrastructure Services Agreement which started in April 1999. The Department awards contracts in open competition according to the ED Procurement Regulations, based on best value for money.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 211607; 430 c591-2W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Contracts Government departments Treasury Electronic Data Systems Fujitsu
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk