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Written question asked by Rachel Hopkins (Labour) on Monday, 24 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 October 2022 (named day). It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 October 2022 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

East of England Broadband Network: Place Group

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the compatibility of the issuing of a contract to the value of £7 billion for Everything Net Zero by East of England Broadband Network to the Place Group with Government requirements on public procurement; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

‘Everything Net Zero’ is a framework, not a contract, which has been put together by the East of England Broadband Network, a regional consortium of local authorities and schools. It has not been put together by central government buyers. The framework is designed to help organisations, such as schools and local councils, find companies with whom they can work on sustainability projects, such as the installation of solar panels on schools.

The quoted £70 billion contract value is an estimate by the East of England Broadband Network of the highest possible maximum turnover the framework could generate over its lifetime. This is not money which has been awarded.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
69893
Session
2022-23
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Procurement Carbon emissions Place Group East of England Broadband Network
Link
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