I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department’s procurement policy and processes are conducted in accordance with the Office of Government Procurement’s (OGP) Public Procurement Guidelines for Goods and Services, which aim to promote an open, competitive and non-discriminatory public procurement regime which delivers the best value for money.
My Department has two contracts, in respect of ICT/ telephony services, that were entered into prior to the enactment by the EU of its Procurement Directives in February 2014. One of these has been extended to the fullest extent allowed for under the original contract. The other has been extended following periodic reviews and is shortly to be put up for tender.