§ Mr. TrimbleTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what account is taken of family ties between senior officials of the public body and managers or directors of the tendering body in considering competitive tendering for work previously done by direct labour organisations.
§ Dr. MawhinneyAs part of the competitive tendering process, all tenderers are asked to declare family ties between senior officials of the public body and managers or directors of the tendering firm. Similarly, senior officials are expected to declare interests or ties.
Where such a tie is declared, or has been identified, the senior official is not permitted to act in any capacity involving the evaluation of tenders for any competition which the firm was taking part.
§ Mr. TrimbleTo ask the Secretary of state for Northern Ireland what inquiries are made as to fiscal probity of the tendering company and its compliance with employment legislation in considering competitive tendering for work previously done by direct labour organisations.
§ Dr. MawhinneyAs part of the competitive tendering process, audited accounts and references are to be requested and examined for all tenderers.
All tenderers are required to sign undertakings that their organisations comply with all legislation as it in Northern Ireland.