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Written question asked by Lord Macpherson of Earl's Court (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 3 June 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 June 2020. It was answered by Lord Greenhalgh (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 June 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Faculty

Question

Her Majesty's Government whether the Accounting Officer for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government signed off the decision to let a contract to Faculty; whether the Accounting Officer (1) has confirmed that the contract was subject to open competition, and (2) has set out the reasons for the contract meeting value for money considerations; and if so, whether they will publish those reasons.

Answer

The approval of the contract awarded to Faculty was completed in line with the Department’s scheme of Delegated Authority.

The contract was awarded following a robust selection process through the Crown Commercial Service’s G-Cloud Digital Marketplace in line with its published processes, further details of which can be found (attached) at www.gov.uk/guidance/g-cloud-buyers-guide.

Faculty’s G-Cloud service offered the best fit with the Department’s identified needs. Faculty’s pricing of this service offer was reviewed against alternative suppliers’ prices and was found to be comparable.

The contract is based on the time and materials used to undertake the required services.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5226
Session
2019-21
Attachment
G-Cloud Digital Marketplace
Subjects
Contracts Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Faculty
Link
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