§ Mr. HunterTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which relocation companies currently hold contracts with his Department for the relocation of civil 227W servants; when those contracts were last renewed; where the contracts were advertised; and what the length and value of each contract is. [137190]
§ Dr. HowellsSince May 1997, the Department has used only one company for relocating civil servants, Cendant Relocation Services (previously known as Bradford and Bingley Relocation Services and Black Horse Relocation Services). The contract was last let in November 1999. The contract was not advertised; six companies were invited to tender. The contract runs until 31 October 2002 (with provision to extend if necessary). Its value at award was £950,000 a year.