Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2023
326. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Finance the number and details of contracts currently held by his Department with a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48309/23]
View answer335. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Finance the number and details of contracts currently held by his Department with a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48657/23]
View answer336. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Finance the number and details of contracts currently held by his Department with a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48690/23]
View answer337. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Finance the number and details of contracts currently held by his Department with a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48706/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 326 and 335 to 337, inclusive, together.
The ‘National Public Procurement Policy Framework’ issued by the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) in November 2019, sets out the procurement procedures to be followed by government departments and state bodies in accordance with EU rules and national guidelines.
In addition, my Department has its own internal policy and guidance documents to assist staff to comply with all procurement regulations.
My Department does not hold currently hold any contracts with the companies named.
However, I am informed that following an open and competitive procurement process my Department appointed a panel of financial services advisors in October 2022. PwC were successful in being placed on that panel. The panel was appointed for an initial period of three years with an option to extend by one additional year. The members of the panel have each signed a framework agreement with my Department. Neither PwC or any other company are guaranteed work through that framework agreement. Engagement from the panel is subject to a further procurement process, generally with a competitive request for tender issued to the members of the panel. PwC do not hold any current contracts from this panel.
