HC Deb 20 January 1995 vol 252 cc727-8W
Ms Estelle Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will list the name of the organisation which has been awarded the contract for careers services for each local authority.

Mr. Paice

Information on organisations tendering to provide careers services is commercial in confidence. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will announce those organisations with which he will contract when negotiations are finalised.

Ms Estelle Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will outline the timetable and the procedures used for the allocation of the careers service contract for the Solihull area.

Mr. Paice

All bids were assessed against the criteria published in the careers service prospectus. In Solihull, the Department is negotiating with two bidders to determine which offers the best careers service for Solihull and the best value for money for the taxpayer. Both bidders have until 3 February to respond with revised proposals.