I propose to take Questions Nos. 146 and 149, inclusive, together.
The total amount spent on external IT consultants by my Department in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 to date is as follows:
2010
|
2011
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2012
|
2013
|
2014
|
2015
|
€ 11,711
|
€ 18,679
|
€ 0
|
€ 2,560
|
€ 0
|
€ 0
|
My Department does not have any ongoing IT consultancy contracts in place. When IT consultancy is required the practice in my Department is to select an appropriate competitive process such as seeking quotations, using a centrally negotiated framework agreement or issuing a Request For Tender.