§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Minister for the Civil Service what proportion of the purchasing contracts issued by his Department 6W in 1978–79 was by means of (a) selective tender, (b) open tender and (c) single tender.
§ Mr. ChannonDetails of contracts for computer equipment and services awarded by the Civil Service Department in 1978–79 are as follows:
Details of purchasing contracts awarded by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, for which I am also responsible, in 1978–79 are as follows:
Proportion By number By value (a) selective tender 32.8% 16.1% (b) open tender — — (c) single tender 67.2% 83.9%
Proportion By number By value (a) selective tender 86% 74% (b) open tender — — (c) single tender 14% 26%