Public Procurement Contracts

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2015

Thursday, 16 July 2015

Questions (245)

Michael McGrath

Question:

245. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 92 of 2 July 2015, the steps the Office of Government Procurement has taken by to initiate a new competition for the stationery contract; the number of framework panel members who have expressed an interest in tendering for the contract; if framework panel members are now free to offer stationery services to the relevant public bodies; the arrangements that will be in place following the expiration of this contract on 3 September 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29819/15]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

The framework member (who supplies stationary to "Group 4" customers under the Office Supplies Framework has given notice of termination to the Office of Government Procurement. The Office of Government Procurement are currently engaged in a competitive process to select an alternative supplier from the panel of suppliers on the Framework. This process is expected to be complete by the end of July with the intention being that a new contract will be in place within the timescale of the expiry of the termination notice period. In the meantime the existing contract remains in place and the relevant public bodies should continue to purchase their office supplies requirements via this arrangement.