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Written question asked by Madeleine Moon (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 June 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 June 2018 (named day). It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Monday, 25 June 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Defence Fire and Rescue Service

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Written Statement of 18 June 2018, on contingent liability, HCWS770, for what reasons his Department decided that a contingent liability should be given to Capita Business Services for working capital for the contract for the Defence Fire and Rescue Project.

Answer

The Defence Fire and Rescue Project will deliver improvements in the safety of firefighter personnel through greater investment in improved firefighting technology, training and equipment whilst ensuring the Ministry of Defence (MOD) continues to receive the global fire and rescue capability it needs.

Whilst the MOD has indicated its intention to award the contract to Capita Business Services we remain in a legal standstill period; as such it has not yet formally awarded a contract. The Contingent Liability provision reflects the financing structure of the anticipated contractual arrangements with Capita, enabling the early injection of capital into the contract. The contingent liability would only be activated in the event that the contract were terminated early.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
155223
Session
2017-19
Related items
Contingent Liability
Monday, 18 June 2018
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Contracts Liability Ministry of Defence Defence Fire and Rescue Service Capita Business Services
Link
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