Departmental Contracts

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 May 2018

Tuesday, 22 May 2018

Questions (218)

Mick Wallace

Question:

218. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that all contracts a company (details supplied) holds with his Department and State agencies under his aegis have been tendered for; if his attention has been drawn to contracts awarded to the company that have not been tendered for; if his attention has been further drawn to contracts awarded to the company that have rolled over; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21667/18]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

My Department currently has a contract with a subsidiary of Capita. The Department’s contract (2017-2020) is with Capita Business Support and was sourced using an Office of Government framework for security software.  The tender was competitive.

The State Examinations Commission (SEC) entered into a five year contract in 2014 with Capita IB Solutions (Ireland) Limited to supply and implement a financial management system.  This contract underwent an open competitive tender published on the e-tenders website.

I am satisfied that both contracts are in compliance with all EU regulatory procurement directives, National procurement regulation and guidelines.