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Written question asked by Emily Thornberry (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 March 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 March 2022. It was answered by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 March 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Ministry of Justice: EY

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, for what purpose his Department awarded a £3.5 million contract to Ernst & Young, published on 11 Nov 2021.

Answer

The Ministry of Justice awarded this contract to Ernst & Young for the provision of Consultancy and Professional Services to support the programme to deliver 3,000 new prison places through houseblock and Cat D construction. The contract award followed a competitive tendering exercise in accordance with MoJ’s Commercial Policy that best value for money is secured via competition.

Ernst & Young provided advice and assistance with programme initiation and are providing ongoing support including in specialist areas as required to deliver the programme outcomes on time.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
144867
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Contracts Ministry of Justice EY
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk