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Written question asked by Jon Trickett (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 December 2018 (named day). It was answered by Oliver Dowden (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 December 2018 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Interserve

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the written evidence submitted by Interserve to the Public Accounts Committee on 6 June 2018, Strategic Suppliers SSU0003, whether Crown Representatives are able to discuss issues relating to contracts not yet awarded with strategic suppliers.

Answer

Crown Representatives work with Strategic Suppliers to understand their bid pipeline, and to get market perspectives on particular types of service. Once specific procurements have begun, Crown Representatives do not engage with suppliers on those procurements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
196748
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Contracts Interserve Crown representatives
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk